Drill Rod Tool Steels 57886 O1 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The DRILL ROD TOOL STEELS 57886 is an O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, jigs, fixtures, and precision machined components that require a hardenable steel with tight dimensional tolerances. It measures 0.125 inches thick, 12 inches wide, and 36 inches long, and carries a weight of 15.46 pounds per piece. The AISI Type O1 designation means this stock responds well to oil quench hardening, making it a reliable choice for applications where wear resistance and edge retention are required after heat treatment. Machinists, toolmakers, and metalworking shops are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for use in tool and die shops, machine shops, and manufacturing environments where custom tooling or wear components are fabricated from raw stock. The 12-inch width and 36-inch length make it practical for cutting multiple blanks from a single piece. Typical applications include punches, dies, gauges, knives, and similar hardened tooling components. The close thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches supports precision layout work directly from stock without requiring extensive surface grinding on the thickness dimension.

Key Features

• AISI Type O1 oil-hardening tool steel for improved wear resistance after heat treatment
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.005 inches, minus 0.000 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.5 inches
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches, end 0.004 inches per inch of thickness
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI Type O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for general toolmaking and die applications where O1 grade material is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and drilling of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate metalworking equipment. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or handling raw stock edges. Heat treatment, including oil quenching and tempering, must follow established metallurgical procedures for AISI O1 tool steel and should be performed by personnel familiar with tool steel hardening practices. Always de-burr cut edges before handling or fitting into assemblies.