Tool Steel Rectangle Bar O1 offers excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment, and otherwise decent attributes. O1 is an oil-hardening, general purpose tool steel. While not as strong or wear resistant as A-2 or D-2, it experiences significantly less distortion during the heat treating process. It is typically used in rolls, punches, shear knives, food processing knives, and gauges.
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Chemistry Information : O1 Tool Steel
The Tool Steel Rectangle Bar O1 is precision ground with a thickness of 0.3125 inches and a width of 3.5 inches. It is available in lengths up to 36 inches.
Yes, MTR reports are available for this O1 tool steel rectangle bar to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.
This O1 tool steel bar is commonly used for rolls, punches, shear knives, food processing knives, and gauges due to its excellent dimensional stability during heat treatment.
O1 tool steel offers decent strength and wear resistance but is less strong and wear-resistant than A-2 or D-2 steels. However, it experiences significantly less distortion during heat treatment.
The rectangle bar is offered in two length options: 18 inches with a shipping weight of approximately 5.58 pounds, and 36 inches with a shipping weight of about 11.16 pounds.