Value Collection 06010094 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 9/64 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010094 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 9/64 inch (0.141 inches) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in W-1 grade is a general-purpose, high-carbon tool steel supplied in a pre-hardened, ground, and polished condition ready for use as raw stock. Machinists, toolmakers, and die makers use this material to fabricate punches, pins, arbors, drill blanks, gauges, and similar tooling components. W-1 grade is water quenched to achieve final hardness, making it well suited for applications where high surface hardness and wear resistance are required in smaller cross-section tooling.

This drill rod is intended for use in machine shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance environments where precision round stock is needed to fabricate or replace tooling. The 9/64 inch diameter and 36 inch length make it practical for producing multiple shorter pieces from a single bar. It is appropriate for both light production tooling and one-off custom tooling work. The smooth ground finish supports accurate fitment in bushings, guide holes, and fixture applications without additional prep work.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade for high surface hardness after heat treatment
• 9/64 inch (0.141 inches) diameter for small-diameter tooling and pin applications
• 36 inches overall length provides usable stock for multiple cuts
• Ground and polished finish supports tight tolerance fitment out of stock
• High-carbon tool steel composition suited for punches, pins, and drill blanks

Compatibility

Designed as standard round drill rod stock for use in any machine shop or toolroom application requiring 9/64 inch diameter W-1 water hardening tool steel.

Installation Notes

Cutting to length should be performed with appropriate metal-cutting tools; avoid abrasive snap-breaking, which can introduce micro-cracks in the material. Heat treatment to final hardness requires water quenching per W-1 grade procedures and should be performed by a qualified toolmaker familiar with tool steel heat treatment. Always allow the workpiece to reach ambient temperature before finish grinding after hardening. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel stock.