Tool Steel Square 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
This product is a square bar with a height of 0.25 inches and a maximum length of 36 inches, manufactured using a cold drawn process for improved strength and finish.
Yes, the W1 tool steel has excellent machinability rated at 100 and offers good strength with a yield tensile strength of 48 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength of 86 ksi, making it ideal for shafts, pins, and tooling.
Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this product to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.
This tool steel bar complies with RoHS standards (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.
Yes, the product is in stock and available for immediate purchase. The shipping weight for the 36-inch length is approximately 0.66 pounds.