Tool Steel Drill Rod 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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Chemistry Information : W1 Tool Steel
The 15/64" Tool Steel Drill Rod W1 is commonly used in shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling due to its good strength and durability.
This drill rod is available in precision ground lengths of 36, 72, and 144 inches, but custom cut options are not available from the warehouse.
Yes, this product is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C), but it is not compliant with REACH regulations.
Yes, an MTR report is available for this product to verify its material properties.
W1 is a water hardening tool steel that can undergo a decent amount of distortion during quenching, so plan accordingly for this characteristic in your applications.