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 W1 tool steel drill rod is commonly used for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling due to its good strength and durability.
This drill rod is available in standard lengths of 36, 72, and 144 inches, but custom cuts are not available from the warehouse.
Yes, this product is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) and an MTR (Material Test Report) is available.
The W1 tool steel drill rod has a machinability rating of 100 and a Brinell hardness of 190, making it suitable for precision ground applications.
The drill rod weighs approximately 0.55 pounds per unit, with shipping weights varying by length (e.g., 1.65 lbs for 36 inches).