{"product_id":"5-16-x-1-1-4-x-18-oversize-precision-ground-flat-stock-aisi-a-2-air-hardened-steel_57179","title":"5\/16\" X 1 1\/4\" X 18\" Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel (1 Pc)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial: AISI A-2 Air Hardened Tool Steel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduct type: Oversize precision ground flat stock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThickness: 5\/16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWidth: 1 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLength: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish: precision ground on faces; edges square\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversize stock provides extra material for final milling to precise dimensions and flatness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAISI A-2 tool steel balances hardness, wear resistance, and machinability for tooling, dies, and fixtures.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir hardened property enables straightforward heat treatment to nominal tool hardness with good dimensional stability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecision ground faces promote accurate fixturing and serve as a reliable starting blank for custom tooling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle piece stock reduces setup changes in shop workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePhysical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 2.0 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurface finish: precision ground faces; square edges ready for secondary operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSize reference: 5\/16 inch thick x 1 1\/4 inch wide x 18 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eIndustry Used In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMachine shops and metal fabrication for tooling blanks, precision fixtures, and jigs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTool and die making, including forming, stamping, and blanking applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDie casting and plastic tooling prep where custom reference blocks or base stock are required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMold making and prototype tooling; projects requiring custom tool blanks with high flatness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorkshop fabrications and maintenance where durable, ground stock is needed for fixtures and gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Starrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53162069426455,"sku":"57179","price":110.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/1125\/5063\/files\/A2.jpg?v=1778616259","url":"https:\/\/mutualscrew.com\/products\/5-16-x-1-1-4-x-18-oversize-precision-ground-flat-stock-aisi-a-2-air-hardened-steel_57179","provider":"Mutual Screw \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}