Tool Steel Rectangle Bar O1 offers excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, and otherwise decent attributes. O1 is an oil-hardening, general purpose tool steel. While not as strong or wear resistant as A-2 or D-2, it experiences significantly less distortion during the heat treating process. It is typically used in rolls, punches, shear knives, food processing knives, and gauges.
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Chemistry Information : O1 Tool Steel
This product is a precision ground rectangle bar made of O1 tool steel, measuring 0.0313 inches thick and 2.5 inches wide, with a maximum length of 36 inches. It offers excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment and has a machinability rating of 95.
Yes, O1 tool steel is commonly used for rolls, punches, shear knives, food processing knives, and gauges due to its good dimensional stability and general-purpose oil-hardening properties.
Yes, MTR reports are available for this Tool Steel Rectangle Bar O1, ensuring traceability and quality verification.
The bar is available in lengths of 18 inches and 36 inches, with shipping weights of approximately 0.42 lb and 0.84 lb respectively.
O1 tool steel is less strong and wear-resistant than A-2 or D-2 but experiences significantly less distortion during heat treatment, making it ideal for applications requiring dimensional stability.