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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Diameter
1.171875
Max Length
72
Alloy
W1
Production Method
Precision Ground
Metal Type
Tool Steel
Shape
Drill Rod
Yes
RoHS
Yes 6C
REACH
No
Eniteo Vendor ID
3145
Custom Cut Warehouse
0
Weight/Lineal Foot
3.67 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Yield Tensile Strength KSI
48
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
86
Density g/cm^3
8
Machinability %
100
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
190
Shear Strength KSI
54
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
91
Elongation % in 2 in.
23
Melting Point °F
2570 - 2640
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
7
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Chemistry Information : W1 Tool Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.6 - 1.4
Cr
0.15  max
Fe
98
V
0.1  max
S
0.025  max
P
0.025  max
Mn
0.25

This drill rod is available in two lengths: 36 inches and 72 inches. The 36-inch rod weighs approximately 11.04 lbs, while the 72-inch rod weighs about 22.08 lbs, affecting shipping costs accordingly.

Yes, the W1 tool steel 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 this product, providing detailed information about its chemical and mechanical properties.

The W1 tool steel drill rod has excellent machinability rated at 100, making it easier to work with for precision applications.

This product complies with RoHS (Yes 6C) but does not meet REACH compliance.

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