Drill Rod Tool Steels 2130 O1 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 2130 is an O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 9/32 inches thick by 1/2 inches wide by 36 inches long. Conforming to AISI Type O1 specifications, this flat stock is produced from tool steel and is intended for applications that require a material capable of being hardened and tempered through an oil-quench process. Tight dimensional tolerances -- plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness, plus 0.005 inches on width, and plus 0.5 inches on length -- make it suitable for precision tooling, die work, and fixture fabrication. The bar weighs approximately 1.46 pounds per piece. Machinists, toolmakers, and metalworking tradespeople are the primary users of this stock.

O1 tool steel flat stock in this size range is commonly used in jobshop and industrial toolmaking environments. Typical applications include punches, dies, gauges, cutting tools, and small machine parts that require a hard, wear-resistant surface after heat treatment. The 36-inch length allows direct use in most bench setups or can be cut to shorter pieces as required. This flat bar is supplied in the annealed condition, ready for machining before oil-hardening heat treatment.

Key Features

• AISI Type O1 oil-hardening tool steel for consistent heat-treat response
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.005 inches, minus 0.000 inches for predictable stock removal
• Squareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• 36-inch length with a plus 0.5-inch length tolerance
• Supplied per piece with a minimum order quantity of one

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose O1 oil-hardening flat stock suitable for toolmaking, die making, and precision machining applications where AISI Type O1 tool steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed with appropriate metalworking equipment and personal protective equipment including eye and hand protection. O1 tool steel is typically machined in the annealed condition before hardening; consult a qualified heat-treat process for proper oil-quench and tempering procedures. Secure the bar firmly in a vise or fixture before cutting to prevent movement. Follow applicable shop safety standards and equipment manufacturer guidelines throughout fabrication.