Value Collection 06010326 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010326 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.5 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in W-1 grade is a versatile, high-carbon tool steel used to fabricate custom tooling, punches, dies, pins, and precision shafts. W-1 steel is supplied in the annealed condition for easy machining and is hardened by quenching in water. At 2.02 pounds, this rod offers substantial stock length for multiple cuts. Machinists, toolmakers, and metalworking shops rely on this grade for applications requiring a hard, wear-resistant working surface combined with a tough core after heat treatment.

This drill rod is suited for tool and die shops, machine shops, and maintenance environments where custom tooling components must be fabricated in-house. Typical applications include drill blanks, taps, reamers, punches, arbors, and gauge pins. The 36-inch length provides enough stock to yield multiple finished parts from a single piece. W-1 grade is best applied in light to moderate service conditions where the part geometry allows for water quenching without excessive distortion risk.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade for good surface hardness after heat treatment
• Supplied annealed for straightforward turning, milling, and grinding operations
• 0.5 inch diameter with a 0.5000 inch decimal tolerance
• 36-inch overall length yields multiple finished blanks per piece
• High-carbon composition supports a hard wear surface with a tough core when properly heat treated

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose drill rod blank for tool and die fabrication in machine shop and industrial maintenance applications where W-1 water hardening tool steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and HSS or carbide tooling. Heat treatment including water quenching of W-1 steel should be carried out by a qualified heat treater following established metallurgical practices to minimize distortion and cracking risk. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating steel stock.