Value Collection 60514 M2 Hss Drill Rod 1/4 in 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 60514 is an M2 high speed steel drill rod measuring 1/4 inch in diameter and 36 inches in length. Drill rod stock is precision-ground round bar used as a raw material for machining custom tooling, punches, pins, arbors, and drill blanks. M2 is a tungsten-molybdenum high speed steel alloy that holds its hardness at elevated cutting temperatures, making it a standard choice for shop-fabricated cutting tools and wear components. Machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance technicians stock drill rod to produce custom parts when off-the-shelf tooling does not meet the application requirement.

This drill rod is suited for machine shop, toolroom, and maintenance environments where custom cutting tools, guide pins, shafts, or precision blanks need to be turned, ground, or milled to a final specification. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple shorter blanks depending on the finished part requirements. M2 high speed steel is appropriate for applications that involve intermittent heat or abrasion, where a tougher tool steel is preferred over a brittle high-carbon option.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel alloy retains hardness under elevated cutting temperatures
• 1/4 inch diameter precision-ground round stock
• 36 inch overall length provides flexible cut-to-length capability
• Suitable for fabricating punches, pins, arbors, drill blanks, and custom tooling
• Single-piece package quantity for toolroom and maintenance use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose M2 high speed steel drill rod blank compatible with standard lathe, surface grinder, and cylindrical grinder setups used in toolroom and machine shop fabrication.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding of high speed steel rod should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate cutting fluid and wheel dressing to prevent overheating the workpiece. Secure the stock firmly in a vise or chuck before any cutting operation to prevent slippage or workpiece rotation. Use personal protective equipment including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Follow shop safety protocols for handling and storing long bar stock to prevent tipping or contact injuries.