Value Collection 04966248 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 45/64 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 04966248 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 45/64 inches (0.703 inches decimal) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in W-1 grade is used as raw material for fabricating punches, dies, taps, reamers, and other tooling that requires a hard, wear-resistant surface after heat treatment. W-1 steel responds to water quenching, allowing machinists and tool and die makers to achieve high surface hardness while retaining a tough core. At 4 pounds, this rod is solid and manageable for bench or lathe work in a machine shop or tool room setting.

This drill rod is suited for light to medium tooling applications in job shops, maintenance machine shops, and tool rooms. It is commonly used to turn down or grind custom cutting tools, pins, mandrels, and small fixture components. The 36-inch length provides enough stock for multiple short tooling blanks from a single piece, reducing waste. W-1 grade is best applied where deep hardening is not required and dimensional accuracy after hardening is acceptable at the surface.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel for high surface hardness after quench
• 0.703 inch decimal diameter (45/64 inch fractional) for close-tolerance tooling blanks
• 36-inch length provides ample stock for multiple tooling pieces
• Suitable for fabricating punches, dies, pins, reamers, and mandrels
• Weighs 4 pounds — manageable for lathe, mill, or bench grinding operations

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod for use as raw stock in machine shop and tool room fabrication applications requiring a 45/64 inch diameter round bar.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding of tool steel should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate feeds, speeds, and coolant to prevent work hardening or micro-cracking. Heat treatment and water quenching should follow established metallurgical procedures for W-1 grade steel to achieve the desired hardness profile. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel stock.