Value Collection 07177 D-2 Tool Steel Drill Rod 3/16 X 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 07177 is a D-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod sized at 3/16 inch diameter and 36 inches in overall length. D-2 tool steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium die 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, which reduces distortion and makes it well suited for precision toolmaking applications. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fabrication shops use this rod as raw stock for punches, dies, gauges, and custom cutting tools. The rod weighs approximately 0.28 pounds.

This drill rod is intended for use as raw material in tool and die shops, production machining environments, and maintenance repair operations. It is appropriate wherever a high-wear, dimensionally consistent steel stock is needed for fabricating custom tooling. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple smaller blanks to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in short-run tooling production.

Key Features

• D-2 air hardening tool steel for reduced distortion during heat treatment
• High-carbon, high-chromium composition provides excellent wear resistance
• 3/16 inch diameter suitable for small punch and pin stock applications
• 36-inch overall length allows multiple blanks from a single rod
• Consistent diameter tolerances support precision toolmaking use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-stock D-2 air hardening tool steel drill rod for use in tool and die fabrication, machining, and general metalworking applications requiring high-wear raw material stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate carbide or high-speed steel tooling. Secure the workpiece properly before cutting to prevent movement. Heat treatment should follow established D-2 air hardening procedures and applicable shop safety protocols. Allow the rod to reach ambient temperature before handling after heat treatment.