Tool Steel Rectangle Bar 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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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : W1 Tool Steel
The W1 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar is 0.1875 inches thick and 0.75 inches wide, with a maximum length of 36 inches. It has a rectangular bar shape and is cold drawn for precision.
Is the W1 Tool Steel Rectangle Bar suitable for machining and what are its strength characteristics?
Yes, this tool steel has a machinability rating of 100 and offers good strength with a yield tensile strength of 48 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength of 86 ksi, making it durable for various tooling applications.
This product is available in a standard length of 36 inches and currently has no custom cut options from the warehouse.
Yes, it is RoHS compliant (Yes 6C), but it does not comply with REACH regulations.