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
This tool steel drill rod is available in two precision ground lengths: 36 inches and 72 inches, both currently in stock.
Yes, W1 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, MTR reports are available for this W1 tool steel drill rod to verify its chemical and mechanical properties.
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 with good hardness for tooling applications.