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 Drill Rod is available in precision ground lengths of 36, 72, and 144 inches, allowing you to choose the size that best fits your project needs.
Yes, the W1 Drill Rod is commonly used for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling due to its good strength and durability.
Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this W1 Tool Steel Drill Rod to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.
This W1 Drill Rod is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.
W1 is a water hardening tool steel that can undergo a decent amount of distortion during quenching, so care should be taken during heat treatment to manage this characteristic.