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 0.316" diameter is available in precision ground lengths of 36 inches and 72 inches, both currently in stock.
Yes, W1 Drill Rod is a water hardening tool steel known for good strength and durability, making it ideal for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling.
Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this W1 Drill Rod to verify its composition and quality.
This W1 Drill Rod complies with RoHS (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.
W1 tool steel undergoes a decent amount of distortion during quenching, so careful handling and allowance for this distortion are recommended during heat treatment.