Value Collection 06010250 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 25/64 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010250 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 25/64 inch (0.3910 inch decimal) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock is precision-ground round bar used as raw material for fabricating custom tooling, punches, pins, arbors, gauges, and machined components. W-1 grade tool steel responds well to water quenching heat treatment, allowing machinists and tool makers to achieve high surface hardness while retaining a tough core. At 1.22 pounds, this single-piece rod is a standard stock length suited for bench or CNC lathe work.

This drill rod is used in machine shops, fabrication facilities, and tool rooms wherever custom ground tooling or close-tolerance pins are required. It is appropriate for low-to-moderate alloy applications where water hardening tool steel performance is specified. Typical applications include die components, drill jigs, fixture pins, and forming tooling produced in-house by machinists, toolmakers, and manufacturing maintenance trades.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening grade tool steel for reliable heat treatment response
• Precision-ground 25/64 inch (0.3910 inch) diameter for close-tolerance applications
• 36-inch full stock length provides material for multiple parts per bar
• 1.22-pound bar weight suitable for handling and lathe setup without special lifting equipment
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order quantity above one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose W-1 tool steel drill rod blank compatible with standard lathe chucks, collets, and grinding fixtures accepting 25/64 inch round stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel drill rod should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate cutting fluids and HSS or carbide tooling. When heat treating W-1 steel, follow the steel manufacturer's published austenitizing and quenching procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment for water quench operations. Secure the workpiece firmly in the chuck or collet before machining to prevent ejection. Grinding operations should be conducted with proper eye protection and dust collection in compliance with applicable shop safety standards.