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 select the size that best fits your project needs.
Yes, this tool steel offers good strength and durability with a yield tensile strength of 48 ksi and ultimate tensile strength of 86 ksi, making it ideal for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling.
Yes, MTR reports are available for this product, providing assurance of material quality and compliance.
This product is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.
The W1 Drill Rod has a machinability rating of 100 and a Brinell hardness of 190, making it relatively easy to machine while maintaining good hardness for tooling applications.