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 rectangle bar measures 0.25 inches in thickness and 0.5 inches in width, made from W1 water hardening tool steel. It is cold drawn and has a maximum length of 36 inches.
Is the W1 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar suitable for machining and what are its strength characteristics?
Yes, the W1 tool steel bar offers good machinability with a rating of 100 and has strong mechanical properties including a yield tensile strength of 48 ksi and ultimate tensile strength of 86 ksi, making it durable for shafts, pins, and blacksmithing tools.
Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this product to verify its composition and quality.
This bar is commonly used for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling due to its strength and durability.
Yes, this product is RoHS compliant and is currently in stock, ready for shipment.