{"product_id":"value-collection-06019137-letter-m-drill-rod-w-1-tool-steel","title":"Value Collection 06019137 Letter M Drill Rod W-1 Tool Steel","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VALUE COLLECTION 06019137 is a Letter M drill rod machined from W-1 water hardening tool steel. Drill rods in this specification serve as precision ground stock used for making punches, dies, reamers, and custom tooling. The W-1 designation means the steel reaches working hardness through a water quench, producing a hard outer case well suited to cutting and forming applications. This rod measures 0.295 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length, conforming to the Letter M size standard. It is the correct choice when a precise, ground-finish blank is needed before heat treatment and final grinding to a finished tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis drill rod is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance facilities where technicians fabricate or recondition tooling in-house. It suits applications in both small-batch production environments and job shops. Machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance personnel are the primary installers and users. The material machines cleanly in the annealed state and responds predictably to water quench hardening, making it a reliable starting stock for a wide range of shop-made tooling projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW-1 water hardening tool steel construction for predictable heat treatment response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter M diameter standard at 0.295 inches for consistent sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-inch length provides ample stock for multiple blanks per rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision ground finish suitable for close-tolerance tooling fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as individual rod, no minimum bundle required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard Letter M diameter drill rod blank compatible with water hardening tool steel applications requiring a 0.295-inch diameter ground stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed with appropriate carbide or high-speed steel tooling rated for tool steel work. Secure the rod firmly in a vise or lathe chuck before cutting to prevent movement. Heat treatment should be carried out by qualified personnel following established water quench procedures for W-1 steel to achieve the desired hardness. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when machining or heat treating tool steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tool Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempering Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e: W-1 (Water Hardening)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (Letter)\u003c\/strong\u003e: M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (Decimal)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.295 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.01 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20102105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: VALUE COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06019137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VALUE COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51689350562098,"sku":"06019137","price":16.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/eb1e61e6366ed8f05258e5daaa20a593_44e498eb-b6e2-4c20-8b81-dedb665049d3.jpg?v=1788258048","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/value-collection-06019137-letter-m-drill-rod-w-1-tool-steel","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}