Tool Steel Rectangle Bar W1 offers good strength and durability. W1 is a water hardening tool steel that is one of the most commonly used tool steels due to its strong characteristics. It does undergo a decent amount of distortion during quenching, so do be aware of that. It is typically used in shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short term wearing tooling.
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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : W1 Tool Steel
This product is a rectangle bar with a thickness of 0.0938 inches and a width of 0.1875 inches. It is cold drawn and available in lengths up to 36 inches.
Is the W1 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar suitable for machining and what are its strength characteristics?
Yes, the W1 tool steel offers excellent machinability rated at 100 and has a yield tensile strength of 48 ksi and ultimate tensile strength of 86 ksi, making it strong and durable for various tooling applications.
This product is not available for custom cutting from the warehouse, but an MTR (Material Test Report) is available for quality assurance.
It is typically used for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling due to its water hardening properties and strong characteristics.
Yes, it complies with RoHS 6C standards but does not comply with REACH regulations.