Value Collection LR.5X72 H13 Tool Steel Round Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION LR.5X72 is an H13 tool steel round rod measuring 0.5 inches in diameter and 72 inches in length. H13 is a chromium-based hot-work tool steel known for its resistance to thermal fatigue and high-temperature strength. This rod ships in mill condition with a DCF (drawn, cold finished) mechanical finish, which provides consistent surface quality and tight dimensional tolerance. It is a raw stock material used by machinists, toolmakers, and die shops for fabricating dies, punches, cores, inserts, and other tooling components that must withstand repeated heat cycling and impact loading.

This round rod is suited for applications in hot-work tooling, including die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies, and injection mold cores. The 72-inch length allows shops to cut multiple blanks from a single bar, reducing material waste. H13 in mill condition is typically purchased by tool and die makers who will perform subsequent heat treatment to target hardness specifications for the finished component. Industrial distributors, machine shops, and maintenance departments serving metalworking operations are the primary end users.

Key Features

• H13 chromium hot-work tool steel grade for elevated-temperature and high-impact applications
• DCF mechanical finish provides uniform surface condition and dimensional consistency along the full 72-inch length
• Mill heat treatment condition allows the end user to perform custom heat treatment to target hardness
• 0.5-inch diameter round profile ready for turning, milling, EDM, or saw cutting to blank length
• Single-bar package quantity simplifies procurement for low-volume or prototype tooling work

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose H13 tool steel bar stock suitable for fabrication of hot-work dies, punches, cores, and inserts across metalworking and plastics processing applications.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel bar stock should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate carbide or high-speed steel tooling rated for hardened or semi-hardened steel. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when sawing or grinding. Any subsequent heat treatment, including austenitizing, quenching, and tempering of H13, should be performed by a qualified heat treater following established metallurgical procedures. Verify finished part dimensions and surface condition before placing components into service.