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
The W1 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar is 0.1875 inches thick and 0.75 inches wide, with a maximum length of 36 inches. It has a rectangular bar shape and is cold drawn for precision.
Is the W1 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar suitable for machining and what are its strength characteristics?
Yes, this 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.
This product is available in a standard length of 36 inches and currently has no custom cut options from the warehouse.
Yes, it is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C), but it does not comply with REACH regulations.
Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this product to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.