Value Collection 04966255 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 47/64

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 04966255 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.734 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. This round stock is manufactured from W-1 tool steel, a water-hardening grade known for its machinability in the annealed state and its ability to develop high surface hardness after a water quench. Drill rod of this type is used as raw material for custom tooling, punches, pins, shafts, and gauges where close-tolerance round stock is required. The 0.734-inch diameter corresponds to a 47/64-inch fractional designation. At 4.35 pounds, it is a single-length piece sized for bench or machine shop use.

This drill rod is suited for job shop, tool-and-die, and maintenance machining environments where operators need precision-ground round stock to fabricate or repair tooling components. It is appropriate for applications that do not require the deep-hardening characteristics of oil- or air-hardening grades. W-1 performs well in low-stress tooling applications and is a common choice when surface hardness is the primary requirement and distortion risk during heat treat is acceptable. Machinists, tool makers, and maintenance technicians in industrial and manufacturing settings are the typical end users.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade develops high surface hardness after quenching
• 0.734 inch (47/64 inch) diameter precision-ground round stock
• 36 inch overall length provides full working stock for multiple parts
• Supplied in annealed condition for ease of machining prior to heat treatment
• Single-piece packaging suitable for low-quantity tooling fabrication

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension tool steel drill rod for use in general machining, tool-and-die, and maintenance applications requiring 47/64-inch diameter W-1 round stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and turning of tool steel round stock should be performed with appropriate HSS or carbide tooling. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should be carried out by qualified personnel following established metallurgical practices for W-1 grade steel. Allow the workpiece to cool properly after machining before proceeding with any hardening operations. Handle long-length stock carefully to avoid bending, which can compromise dimensional tolerance.