Value Collection 08304 H-13 Tool Steel Drill Rod 0.25x36in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 08304 is an H-13 air hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.25 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. H-13 is a chromium-molybdenum hot-work tool steel valued for its toughness, thermal fatigue resistance, and ability to harden through air cooling rather than quenching in oil or water. Drill rod in this grade is used for fabricating punches, dies, mandrels, and precision tooling blanks. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking shops stock this material to machine custom tooling components to close tolerances before heat treatment.

This drill rod is suited for general toolmaking applications in job shops, maintenance departments, and production machine shops. Its round cross section and consistent diameter make it ready to chuck, turn, or grind to final geometry. The 36-inch length provides enough stock for multiple short tooling blanks to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in typical shop operations.

Key Features

• H-13 chromium-molybdenum hot-work tool steel for high toughness and thermal fatigue resistance
• Air hardening grade eliminates the need for oil or water quench, reducing distortion risk during heat treatment
• 0.25-inch diameter round section is compatible with standard collets, chucks, and V-blocks
• 36-inch length allows multiple blanks to be cut from one piece
• Weighs approximately 0.5 pounds for easy bench handling

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose H-13 air hardening tool steel drill rod suitable for fabricating punches, dies, mandrels, and other precision tooling components where hot-work or impact resistance is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel drill rod should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate coolant and carbide or high-speed steel tooling. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection when cutting or grinding. Heat treatment should be performed in a controlled atmosphere or salt-pot furnace to minimize decarburization; consult the material data sheet for the specific austenitizing and tempering cycle for H-13. Allow the workpiece to cool completely before handling after heat treatment.