Value Collection 06096481 S-7 Tool Steel Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06096481 is an S-7 grade tool steel drill rod engineered for high-shock and high-impact tooling applications. S-7 is an air-hardening shock-resistant tool steel, making this rod well-suited for dies, punches, chisels, and similar tooling components that must absorb repeated impact without fracturing. Measuring 1.75 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length, this rod ships as a single piece and weighs approximately 24.5 pounds. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial fabricators work with this material to produce custom tooling blanks and specialty mechanical components.

This drill rod is intended for use in machine shops, tooling departments, and industrial fabrication environments where shock-resistant tool steel stock is required. S-7 material is commonly selected for applications involving pneumatic tooling, forming dies, and precision punches operating under cyclic or impact loading. The rod format allows the end user to cut, turn, and finish the stock to the required tool geometry before hardening.

Key Features

• S-7 shock-resistant tool steel grade — designed to withstand high-impact, cyclic loading
• Air-hardening alloy — hardens with air quench, reducing distortion risk during heat treatment
• 1.75-inch diameter provides substantial cross-section for heavy tooling blanks
• 36-inch length allows multiple tooling blanks to be cut from a single rod
• Sold as a single rod — no minimum beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose S-7 air-hardening tool steel rod suitable for machine shop and industrial tooling fabrication applications where shock-resistant steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, turning, and drilling of S-7 tool steel stock should be performed with appropriate carbide or high-speed steel tooling and adequate cutting fluid to control heat buildup. Heat treatment and air-hardening procedures must follow established metallurgical guidelines for S-7 alloy and should be performed by qualified personnel using controlled atmosphere or appropriate furnace equipment. Always use proper personal protective equipment when machining or handling heavy steel bar stock of this diameter and weight.