Value Collection 06019020 W-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod Letter B

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06019020 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod sized to Letter B diameter, measuring 0.238 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock of this type is used as precision-ground raw material for fabricating cutting tools, punches, pins, arbors, and custom tooling components. W-1 grade tool steel responds well to water quenching, allowing machinists and tool-and-die professionals to achieve high surface hardness while retaining a tougher core. This rod ships as a single piece and is handled by machinists, tool makers, and maintenance technicians who require close-tolerance steel bar stock for shop fabrication.

This drill rod is suited for job shop, maintenance, and production environments where custom tooling must be made in-house. The Letter B designation corresponds to a 0.238 inch diameter, a common size used when drilling or reaming to letter-size standards. Typical applications include punch and die work, fixture pins, drill blanks, and lathe or mill stock removal operations. It is appropriate for light to moderate tooling loads where water-hardened tool steel meets the required hardness and wear-resistance specifications.

Key Features

• Letter B diameter - precisely ground to 0.238 inches for close-tolerance tooling applications
• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade - achieves high surface hardness with water quench
• 36 inch length provides ample stock for multiple tooling pieces from a single rod
• Precision-ground surface supports accurate layout and machining operations
• Single-piece quantity suitable for low-volume tooling and maintenance needs

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose W-1 tool steel drill rod stock compatible with standard letter-size tooling specifications requiring a 0.238 inch diameter round bar.

Installation Notes

Handling and cutting of tool steel rod should be performed by qualified machinists or tool makers using appropriate cutting tools and personal protective equipment. Wear eye protection when sawing, grinding, or machining this stock. Heat treatment including water quenching should follow recognized metallurgical guidelines for W-1 grade tool steel and be performed by personnel familiar with hardening procedures. Allow the rod to reach ambient temperature before precise measurement or final machining to tolerance.