Value Collection 06010367 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 9/16 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010367 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.563 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock in W-1 grade is used as a raw material for fabricating punches, dies, reamers, broaches, and other precision tooling. W-1 is a plain carbon tool steel that hardens by quenching in water, producing a hard outer case with a tougher core. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and maintenance technicians keep drill rod on hand for custom tooling applications where precise diameter tolerances are required. The rod weighs approximately 2.84 pounds.

This drill rod is suited for job shop, maintenance, and production tooling environments where W-1 grade stock is required. It is commonly used to produce short-run cutting tools, guides, mandrels, shafts, and fixture components. The 36-inch length provides enough stock for multiple smaller tooling blanks depending on the finished part length. It is appropriate for applications where surface hardness after heat treatment is the primary requirement and deep hardening is not necessary.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening grade tool steel for high surface hardness after quench
• Precision ground diameter of 0.563 inches (9/16 inch fractional) for close-tolerance tooling stock
• 36-inch overall length suitable for multiple blanks per bar
• Machinable in annealed condition before heat treatment
• Appropriate for punches, dies, reamers, mandrels, and fixture components

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod blank for use in job shop and maintenance tooling fabrication where 9/16 inch diameter stock is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding of tool steel should be performed with appropriate tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened stock; carbide or high-speed-steel cutting tools are standard for this material. Heat treatment should be performed by qualified personnel following established procedures for W-1 water hardening steel, including proper soak temperature and controlled quench. Allow the workpiece to cool and inspect for cracks before finishing. Follow applicable shop safety practices when cutting, grinding, or heat treating tool steel.