Value Collection 06095145 S-7 Tool Steel Drill Rod 7/32 X 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06095145 is an S-7 tool steel drill rod machined for use in toolmaking, die work, and precision fabrication applications. S-7 is a shock-resisting grade air-hardening tool steel known for its toughness under impact loads, making it a go-to stock material when a part must absorb repeated stress without chipping or fracturing. This rod measures 7/32 inch in diameter and 36 inches in length, weighing 0.383 pounds. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial maintenance professionals use stock like this to turn down punches, pins, chisels, and other tooling components to finished dimensions.

This drill rod is suited for job shops, toolrooms, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair hardened tooling in-house. The 36-inch length allows multiple pieces to be cut from a single rod, reducing material waste when producing small tooling components. The air-hardening characteristic of S-7 simplifies the heat-treat process compared to water or oil-hardening grades, reducing distortion risk during hardening. Typical users include machinists and tool-and-die makers working on punch-and-die sets, fixture components, and impact tooling.

Key Features

• S-7 shock-resisting grade tool steel for high-impact tooling applications
• Air-hardening temper reduces distortion risk during heat treatment
• 7/32 inch diameter provides stock for small punches, pins, and precision tooling
• 36 inch overall length allows multiple cuts from a single rod
• Ready-to-machine condition suitable for turning, milling, and grinding operations

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose S-7 tool steel drill rod stock suitable for fabricating punches, drivers, chisels, and other impact tooling components where shock resistance is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened steel. Always wear appropriate eye and hand protection when cutting or grinding tool steel stock. Heat treatment to final hardness should follow the material manufacturer's recommended S-7 austenitizing and tempering procedure. Allow the workpiece to reach ambient temperature before performing finish grinding or tight-tolerance operations.