Value Collection 06019152 Tool Steel Drill Rod Letter O

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06019152 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel drill rod sized to Letter O diameter, measuring 0.316 inches across and 36 inches in length. W-1 grade tool steel is chosen for applications that require a hard, wear-resistant surface achieved through water quenching. This drill rod serves as stock material for machinists, toolmakers, and fabricators who need precisely ground round bar to produce punches, dies, dowel pins, shafts, and custom cutting tools. The consistent diameter and straight grind make it well-suited for use in machine shops, maintenance departments, and job sites where close-tolerance work is required.

This drill rod is used wherever W-1 tool steel stock is called for in light to medium toolmaking and fabrication work. Typical applications include turning, milling, and grinding into finished tooling components. The Letter O designation corresponds to a 0.316-inch decimal diameter, which fits standard drill rod sizing conventions used across the toolmaking trade. It is commonly stocked by tool rooms and maintenance shops as raw material for on-demand fabrication of replacement tooling, jigs, and fixtures.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel grade for surface hardness after quench
• Letter O diameter — 0.316 inches decimal equivalent
• 36-inch overall length provides ample stock for multiple cuts
• Precision-ground round bar for consistent diameter along full length
• Tool steel material suitable for punches, dies, pins, and custom tooling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Letter O diameter W-1 tool steel drill rod for use as raw stock material in general toolmaking, machining, and fabrication applications where water hardening grade steel rod is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel drill rod should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate cutting tools and coolant. Eye protection and proper workholding are required when sawing or grinding this material. Heat treatment, including water quenching, should follow established metallurgical procedures for W-1 grade steel and must be performed by personnel familiar with tool steel hardening processes. Allow material to reach ambient temperature before precision measurement or final grinding.