Value Collection PR01.0X12 A2 Tool Steel Round 1x12 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PR01.0X12 is a decarb-free A2 air hardening tool steel round bar stocked in a 1-inch diameter by 12-inch length. A2 tool steel is an air hardening, medium alloy cold-work steel known for its dimensional stability during heat treat and good wear resistance. The decarb-free finish means the outer surface retains its carbon content, making it ready for machining and heat treatment without requiring additional stock removal to reach clean material. At 2.9 pounds per foot, this bar is sized for toolmakers, machinists, and die makers working on punches, dies, jigs, and fixtures.

This round bar is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair tooling components. Stock length rounds like this are commonly used to produce punches, pins, tool holders, and custom cutting tools. The 12-inch overall length allows for multiple pieces to be cut from a single bar depending on the application requirements.

Key Features

• Decarb-free surface retains carbon content throughout the outer layer, eliminating the need to machine away a decarburized skin before use
• A2 air hardening grade offers good dimensional stability and reduced distortion during heat treatment compared to oil or water hardening grades
• Diameter tolerance of plus 0.010 to plus 0.020 inches allows for finish grinding to final size
• Length tolerance of plus 0.250 to minus 0.000 inches ensures full usable stock length
• 2.9 pounds per foot weight consistent with standard A2 round bar density

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose A2 tool steel round bar suitable for fabrication of cold-work tooling components including punches, dies, pins, and fixtures in tool and die or machining applications.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treatment of A2 tool steel should be performed by qualified toolmakers or machinists familiar with cold-work tool steel procedures. Always follow established shop safety practices when sawing, turning, or grinding tool steel stock. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be performed in a controlled atmosphere or vacuum furnace environment to preserve the decarb-free condition. Consult the material manufacturer heat treat specifications before processing.