Value Collection 07176 D-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 1/8 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 07176 is a D-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod stocked in a 1/8 inch diameter by 36 inch length. D-2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work tool steel known for excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability during heat treatment. Air hardening means the rod hardens by cooling in still air rather than quenching in oil or water, reducing distortion risk on finished parts. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and shop technicians use this material as bar stock to fabricate punches, dies, gauges, pins, and custom tooling. The rod ships at 0.13 pounds, making it straightforward to handle at the bench.

This drill rod is suited for job shops, production tool rooms, and maintenance departments that need a reliable source of D-2 bar stock in a small diameter. The 36 inch length provides enough material to cut multiple blanks from a single piece. Typical applications include fabricating wear-resistant punches, forming dies, pilot pins, and precision fixtures where tight tolerances must be held after hardening. The air hardening characteristic is especially useful when working with thin cross-sections where liquid quenching could cause cracking or warping.

Key Features

• D-2 tool steel composition delivers high wear resistance for punches, dies, and precision tooling blanks
• Air hardening grade reduces distortion and cracking risk during heat treatment compared to oil or water hardening grades
• 1/8 inch diameter suits small-diameter tooling applications including pins, pilots, and small punches
• 36 inch overall length allows multiple blanks to be cut from a single rod
• Lightweight at 0.13 pounds for easy bench handling and storage

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose D-2 air hardening tool steel bar stock suitable for use in any machine shop, tool room, or fabrication environment requiring small-diameter drill rod.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting tools rated for hardened or semi-hardened steel. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when sawing or grinding. Heat treatment to final hardness should follow established D-2 protocol for the intended application and should be performed in a controlled atmosphere or with anti-scale compound to protect the surface. Do not attempt to bend or straighten the rod after hardening.