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 in 0.302" diameter is available in two lengths: 36 inches and 144 inches, both precision ground for accuracy.
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, MTR reports are available for the W1 Drill Rod, ensuring traceability and quality verification.
W1 tool steel undergoes a decent amount of distortion during quenching, so it's important to account for this if heat treating the drill rod.
The W1 Drill Rod is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but is not compliant with REACH regulations.