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 three precision ground lengths: 36 inches, 72 inches, and 144 inches, allowing you to choose the size that best fits your project needs.
Yes, the W1 Drill Rod is a water hardening tool steel known for its good strength and durability, making it ideal for shafts, pins, blacksmithing tools, and short-term wearing tooling.
This W1 Drill Rod complies with RoHS (Yes 6C) but does not comply with REACH regulations.
W1 tool steel undergoes a decent amount of distortion during quenching, so it is important to account for this if heat treating the drill rod to maintain dimensional accuracy.