Value Collection 06010300 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 15/32 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010300 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod sized at 0.469 inches (15/32 inch) in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in W-1 grade is a high-carbon tool steel known for its ability to achieve a hard outer surface and tough core when quenched in water. Machinists, toolmakers, and metalworking professionals use this material to fabricate punches, dies, reamers, pins, and other precision tooling components that require controlled hardness after heat treatment. At 1.77 pounds per piece, the rod ships in single-unit quantities.

This drill rod is suited for job shops, tool and die operations, and maintenance departments where custom tooling is made in-house. The 36-inch length provides ample stock for multiple short tool blanks or a single long workpiece. W-1 water hardening grade is a standard choice for applications that do not demand deep hardening or high alloy content, making it a practical, cost-effective tool steel option for general metalworking and fabrication environments.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel provides a hard, wear-resistant surface after water quench heat treatment
• 0.469 inch (15/32 inch) diameter held to close tolerances for use as drill rod stock
• 36 inch overall length gives versatile blanking options for custom tooling
• Tool steel construction supports machining into punches, dies, pins, and precision fixtures
• Single-piece packaging allows procurement of exact quantities needed

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose W-1 tool steel drill rod blank suitable for metalworking, tool and die, and fabrication applications requiring water hardening grade stock at 15/32 inch diameter.

Installation Notes

Cutting, grinding, and heat treatment of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow established heat treating procedures for W-1 grade steel, including proper quench medium and temperature controls, to achieve desired hardness without cracking. All machining operations should be completed prior to hardening wherever possible. Consult applicable shop safety standards and material data sheets before processing.