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 0.1875 inches and a width of 0.5 inches. It is cold drawn and available in a maximum length of 36 inches.
Yes, the W1 tool steel has a machinability rating of 100 and offers good strength with a yield tensile strength of 48 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength of 86 ksi, making it durable for various tooling applications.
Currently, there is no custom cut available from the warehouse for this product, so it is sold in standard lengths up to 36 inches.
This water hardening tool steel is commonly used for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling due to its strong characteristics and durability.
Yes, an MTR is available for this product, providing assurance of its material properties and compliance.