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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Bars.
    These bars, also known as flat stock, are precision ground to a tight thickness tolerance. A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/32" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K315000000000000000000000000
    3/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K32500000000000000000000
    1"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K33500000000000000000000
    2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K345000000000000000000000
     
    3/64" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K35500000000000000000000
    3/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K36500000000000000000000
    1"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K37500000000000000000000
    2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K385000000000000000000000
     
    1/16" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K1100000000000000000000000000
    3/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K120000000000000000000000000
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    1 1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K1500000000000000000000000000
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    3/32" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1/8" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    5/32" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1 1/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K3800000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K3900000000000000000000000000
    2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K41000000000000000000000000000
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    3/16" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1/4" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K550000000000000000000000000000
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    5/16" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K5600000000000000000000000000
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    1"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K5700000000000000000000000000
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    3"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K590000000000000000000000000000
    4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K6100000000000000000000000000000
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    8"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K612000000000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K101000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K62000000000000000000000000000
    1"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K63000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K64000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K149000000000000000000000000000
    2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K65000000000000000000000000000
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    3"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K660000000000000000000000000000
    4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K6700000000000000000000000000000
    6"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K71100000000000000000000000000000
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    1/2" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    5/8" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    2"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K91600000000000000000000000000000
    3"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K91700000000000000000000000000000
    4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K918000000000000000000000000000000
    6"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K919000000000000000000000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K76000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K1540000000000000000000000000000
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    3"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K10600000000000000000000000000000
    4"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K78000000000000000000000000000000
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    1" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1 1/4" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    1 1/2" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    6"Cold WorkedAnnealed51,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6819019K6970000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    2" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
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    Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Bars.
    A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies. The thickness, length, and width are oversized for finishing to your exact requirements. These bars are also known as flat stock.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Bars.
    Precision Ground—Precision-ground bars have less stock to remove on the top, bottom, and sides for achieving a finished piece faster.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    1/8" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    3/16" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1/4" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1/4" Thick (0.015" to 0.050" Tolerance)
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    5/16" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    3/8" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1/2" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1/2" Thick (0.015" to 0.050" Tolerance)
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    5/8" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    3/4" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1" Thick (0.015" to 0.050" Tolerance)
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    1 1/2" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    1 1/2" Thick (0.015" to 0.050" Tolerance)
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    2" Thick (0.010" to 0.015" Tolerance)
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    2" Thick (0.015" to 0.050" Tolerance)
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    Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe. Also known as drill rod, this A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and keeps a sharper cutting edge. It’s air-hardening, so it doesn’t require baths or quenching after heat treatment. This tool steel is often used for punches, blades, and hammers.
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    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    8 ft.
    Long
    12 ft.
    Long
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    20 mm-0.0250 mm to 0.0250 mmHot RolledAnnealedRockwell B101 (Hard)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6818116K5100000000000000000
    22 mm-0.0250 mm to 0.0250 mmHot RolledAnnealedRockwell B101 (Hard)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6818116K5300000000000000000
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    Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Made of A2 steel, they are more wear resistant than O1 rods and discs. They also keep a sharper cutting edge. When heat treated for added wear resistance, they don’t require baths or quenching and can be air-hardened. A2 tool steel is widely used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods and discs are decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods .
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    8 ft.
    Long
    1/8"0.010" to 0.032"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K401000000
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    3/4"0.010" to 0.032"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K130000000000000000000000000000000000000
    7/8"0.010" to 0.032"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K140000000000000000
    1"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K150000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/16"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K4530000000000000000
    1 1/8"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K16000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/16"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K45400000000000000000
    1 1/4"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K17000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/8"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K45500000000000000000
    1 1/2"0.015" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K180000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 5/8"0.015" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K45600000000000000000
    1 3/4"0.015" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K190000000000000000000000000000
    2"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K21000000000000000000
    2 1/8"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K92900000000000000000
    2 1/4"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K2200000000000000000000000
    2 3/8"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K45700000000000000000
    2 1/2"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K25000000000000000000000000000000
    2 3/4"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K28000000000000000000000000
    3"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K29000000000000000000
    3 1/4"0.020" to 0.067"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K3100000000000000000000
    3 1/2"0.020" to 0.067"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K3200000000000000000000000000
    3 3/4"0.020" to 0.067"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K3300000000000000000000
    4"0.020" to 0.067"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K3400000000000000000000
    5"0.020" to 0.093"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K93100000000000000000000
    6 1/2"0.020" to 0.093"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K93200000000000000000000
    7"0.020" to 0.093"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K45800000000000000
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    1/2" Long
    1" Long
    1 1/2" Long
    2 1/2" Long
    3" Long
    3 1/2" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
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    psi
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    Specs.
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    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/2"0.010" to 0.032"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A681———0108443K501000000———0———058443K502000000———0———0
    3/4"0.010" to 0.032"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68158443K50300000058443K50400000———0———028443K50500000———0———0
    1"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68158443K5060000058443K50700000———0———018443K50800000———0———0
    1 1/4"0.010" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68158443K5090000058443K51100000———0———018443K51200000———0———0
    1 1/2"0.015" to 0.041"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68158443K5130000028443K51400000———0———018443K51500000———0———0
    2"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K46000018443K410000018443K4500000018443K44000000———018443K4200000018443K43000000
    3"0.015" to 0.051"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K560000018443K510000018443K550000018443K5400000———018443K520000018443K53000000
    4"0.020" to 0.067"Forged55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K110000018443K120000018443K130000018443K14000000———018443K1500000018443K18000000
    6"0.020" to 0.093"Forged55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K210000018443K220000018443K2300000018443K24000000———018443K2500000018443K28000000
    8"0.020" to 0.093"Forged55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K310000018443K3200000018443K3300000018443K34000000———018443K3500000018443K38000000
    10"0.020" to 0.093"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A681———0———0———0———0———0———0189925K443000000

    Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Sheets.
    These sheets, also known as flat stock, are precision ground to a tight thickness tolerance. A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies.
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    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
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    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    1/16" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T11000000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T12000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T13000000
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T2100000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T22000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T23000000
     
    3/16" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T3100000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T32000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T33000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T4100000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T42000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T43000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T5100000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T52000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T53000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T6100000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T62000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T63000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T71000000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T72000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T73000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T81000000
    12"12"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T82000000
    12"36"Cold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6814471T8300000000
     

    Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Bars.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies. The thickness, length, and width are oversized for finishing to your exact requirements. These bars are also known as flat stock.
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    1/2" Thick (0.020" to 0.040" Tolerance)
    1"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N11100000
    1 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1120000
    2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1130000
    2 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1140000
    3"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1150000
    4"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N11600000
     
    3/4" Thick (0.020" to 0.040" Tolerance)
    1"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1170000
    1 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1180000
    2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1190000
    2 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1210000
    3"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N12200000
    4"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N12300000
     
    1" Thick (0.020" to 0.040" Tolerance)
    1"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1240000
    1 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1250000
    2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1260000
    2 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N12700000
    3"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N12800000
    4"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N12900000
     
    1 1/4" Thick (0.020" to 0.040" Tolerance)
    1 1/4"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N1310000
    1 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13200000
    2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13300000
    2 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13400000
    3"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13500000
    4"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13600000
     
    1 1/2" Thick (0.020" to 0.040" Tolerance)
    1 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13700000
    2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13800000
    2 1/2"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N13900000
    3"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N14100000
    4"13" to 90"Cold Worked55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64GroundASTM A6814730N14200000
     

    Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    Made of A2 steel, they are more wear resistant than O1 rods and discs. They also keep a sharper cutting edge. When heat treated for added wear resistance, they don’t require baths or quenching and can be air-hardened. A2 tool steel is widely used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods are decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements.
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    Yield Strength,
    psi
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    Mechanical
    Finish
    Specs.
    Met
    Per
    Inch
    1/4"0.010" to 0.032"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N1100000
    3/8"0.010" to 0.032"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N120000
    1/2"0.010" to 0.032"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N130000
    5/8"0.010" to 0.032"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N140000
    3/4"0.010" to 0.032"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N150000
    7/8"0.010" to 0.032"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N160000
    1"0.010" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N170000
    1 1/8"0.010" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N180000
    1 1/4"0.010" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N190000
    1 3/8"0.010" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N210000
    1 1/2"0.015" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N220000
    1 5/8"0.015" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N230000
    1 3/4"0.015" to 0.041"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N240000
    2"0.015" to 0.051"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N250000
    2 1/4"0.015" to 0.051"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N2600000
    2 1/2"0.015" to 0.051"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N2700000
    2 3/4"0.015" to 0.051"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N2800000
    3"0.015" to 0.051"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N2900000
    3 1/4"0.020" to 0.067"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N300000
    3 1/2"0.020" to 0.067"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3100000
    3 3/4"0.020" to 0.067"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3200000
    4"0.020" to 0.067"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3300000
    4 1/4"0.010" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3400000
    4 1/2"0.010" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3500000
    4 3/4"0.010" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3600000
    5"0.020" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3700000
    5 1/2"0.020" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3800000
    6"0.020" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N3900000
    6 1/2"0.020" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N400000
    7"0.020" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N4100000
    8"0.020" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N42000000

    Hardened Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Hardened Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these rods are precision ground with a tight diameter tolerance. Also known as drill rod, they're all set for turning applications in your lathe. A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies.
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    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Heat
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    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    5/64"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T12000000000000
    3/32"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T130000000000
    1/8"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T150000000000
    5/32"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T160000000000
    3/16"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T170000000000
    7/32"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T180000000000
    1/4"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T190000000000
    5/16"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T220000000000
    11/32"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T230000000000
    3/8"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T240000000000
    7/16"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T250000000000
    1/2"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T260000000000
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