Value Collection 06010102 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 5/32 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010102 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.156 inches (5/32 inch) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock of this type serves as precision-ground bar stock used to fabricate punches, dies, pins, mandrels, and custom tooling in machine shops and tool rooms. W-1 grade tool steel responds to water quenching, allowing machinists and tool makers to achieve high surface hardness while retaining a tough core. The rod ships in a single-piece quantity and weighs approximately 0.21 pounds, making it easy to handle and cut to required lengths on a lathe or chop saw.

This drill rod is suited to light-duty tooling applications where a hard, wear-resistant surface is needed after heat treatment. Typical uses include fabricating small punches, locating pins, drill bushings, and alignment fixtures. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple short-length parts from a single piece. It is commonly used in general machining, tool and die work, and maintenance shop environments where W-1 grade carbon tool steel properties are appropriate for the application.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening grade tool steel for high surface hardness after heat treatment
• 0.156 inch (5/32 inch) diameter precision-ground stock
• 36 inch overall length provides flexibility for cutting multiple parts
• Lightweight at 0.21 pounds, easy to store and handle
• Single-piece packaging — no minimum multi-pack requirement

Compatibility

Designed as standard W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod stock compatible with general machine shop tooling fabrication applications requiring 5/32 inch diameter bar stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel drill rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluid and carbide or high-speed steel tooling. Heat treatment to achieve hardness should follow established W-1 water quench procedures in a controlled shop environment. Eye protection and proper workholding are required when sawing or turning this material. Consult applicable shop safety standards before heat treating.