Value Collection 06010441 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 11/16 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06010441 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.688 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock is precision-ground to close tolerances, making it a reliable raw material for fabricating punches, dies, dowel pins, shafts, and other tooling components. W-1 grade tool steel responds well to water quenching and offers good wear resistance and hardness after heat treatment. At 3.8 pounds, this rod is a practical single-length stock piece suited for machine shop and maintenance applications where precise dimensional accuracy is required.

This drill rod is used in general machining and toolmaking environments, including job shops, maintenance repair shops, and industrial fabrication settings. It serves as raw stock for custom tooling, fixture components, and replacement parts that require subsequent turning, milling, or grinding operations. Machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance technicians regularly work with this type of stock. It is appropriate for low-to-medium production tooling applications where water hardening steel meets the design specification.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening grade tool steel for reliable heat treat response
• Precision-ground diameter of 0.688 inches for close-tolerance fitment
• 36-inch length provides ample stock for multiple part fabrications
• Tool steel construction offers good machinability in the annealed state
• Single-piece quantity for job-specific procurement

Compatibility

Designed as standard-diameter drill rod stock for toolmaking, fixture fabrication, and custom machining applications requiring 11/16-inch diameter W-1 tool steel.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel drill rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for tool steel grades. When heat treating W-1 steel, follow established quenching procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Secure the rod firmly in a vise or chuck before cutting to prevent movement. Handle cut ends with care, as machined tool steel edges can be sharp.