Value Collection NS86235124 A2 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS86235124 is an A2 air-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, jig fabrication, and precision machining applications. Ground to tight tolerances, this flat stock measures 1 inch thick, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 18 inches long, with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches. A2 tool steel offers a balance of wear resistance and toughness, making it a practical choice for punches, dies, and cutting tools that require air-hardening heat treatment. Machinists and tool-and-die makers are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for job shops, tool rooms, and production environments where A2 tool steel is specified. It is commonly used to fabricate blanking dies, form dies, trim punches, and gauges in both light and heavy manufacturing settings. The 18-inch length supports a range of rough-cut-to-size applications, and the controlled width and thickness dimensions reduce pre-machining stock removal. The package quantity is 1 piece per order.

Key Features

• A2 air-hardening tool steel per AISI specification for consistent hardening performance
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment with minimal grinding
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.005 inches for close dimensional control
• Length tolerance of plus or minus 0.062 inches for standard saw-cut or shear-cut applications
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches supports accurate layout and referencing
• Ships as a single piece, suitable for small-batch toolroom orders

Compatibility

Designed as a standard A2 tool steel flat bar for use in toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI A2 air-hardening material is specified.

Installation Notes

A2 tool steel flat stock should be machined using tooling appropriate for hardened or pre-hardened steel, depending on whether work is performed in the annealed or hardened condition. Air-hardening heat treatment should be performed by a qualified heat treater following AISI A2 procedures; improper hardening cycles can result in distortion or cracking. Grinding operations after hardening should account for residual stress and thermal sensitivity. Always follow applicable shop safety practices when cutting, machining, or heat-treating tool steel.