Value Collection 0008992-MSC 64400906 Ss Round Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0008992-MSC 64400906 is a 303 stainless steel round rod measuring 1.25 inches in diameter and 1 foot in length. Supplied in the annealed condition, this rod offers good machinability and moderate corrosion resistance, making it a practical stock material for precision machining, turned parts, and general fabrication work. At 4.173 pounds, it is sized for bench lathe and screw machine operations where free-machining stainless is specified. Machinists, tool and die shops, and maintenance fabricators are the typical end users.

This round rod is suited for applications requiring a free-machining austenitic stainless steel. The 303 alloy is commonly selected for shafts, studs, fittings, bushings, and threaded fasteners produced on automatic screw machines or CNC lathes. It performs well in moderate-corrosion environments such as food processing equipment, marine hardware, and industrial machinery components where weldability is not a primary concern.

Key Features

• 303 stainless steel alloy for improved machinability compared to 304 or 316 grades
• Annealed condition provides uniform hardness and consistent stock removal during turning and milling
• 1.25-inch diameter suits a wide range of turned-part applications
• 1-foot length minimizes material waste for short-run or prototype work
• Moderate corrosion resistance appropriate for non-immersion and non-caustic service environments

Compatibility

Designed as a standard free-machining stainless steel bar stock suitable for use on CNC lathes, manual engine lathes, and automatic screw machines wherever 303 stainless round rod stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of stainless steel round rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for stainless alloys. Secure the workpiece firmly in a chuck or collet before machining to prevent movement. Eye protection and chip guards are required when turning or cutting stainless stock. Note that 303 stainless is not recommended for welding applications due to its sulfur content.