Value Collection 06010086 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010086 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.125 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in W-1 grade is used as raw material for custom tooling, punches, pins, shafts, and other machined components that require a hard, wear-resistant surface after heat treatment. W-1 steel responds to water quenching to develop high surface hardness while maintaining a tough core. This rod is supplied in the annealed condition, ready for machining before hardening. Machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance professionals use this stock to fabricate precision parts in shop environments.

This drill rod is suited for short-run tooling applications in industrial, maintenance, and machine shop settings. At 0.125 inches in diameter, it is commonly used for small punches, guide pins, broaches, and custom drill blanks. Because W-1 is a shallow-hardening grade, it is best suited for thin sections where through-hardening is not required and surface hardness is the primary goal. It is appropriate for low-to-moderate-stress applications rather than high-impact tooling.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade for high surface hardness after quench
• 0.125 inch (1/8 inch) diameter for small-section tooling and pin stock
• 36 inch length provides material for multiple cut blanks per rod
• Annealed condition allows machining prior to heat treatment
• Shallow-hardening characteristics suit thin-section components

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose round drill rod stock for machining into custom tooling, pins, and precision components in machine shop and industrial maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Machining of this rod should be performed prior to heat treatment using standard lathe, mill, or grinding equipment appropriate for tool steel. Water quenching should be performed by qualified personnel following established metallurgical procedures, as improper quench rates can cause cracking or distortion. Always allow the rod to cool to room temperature before handling after heat treatment, and use appropriate personal protective equipment when working with hot stock or quench media.