Value Collection LR01.25X12 H13 Tool Steel Round Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION LR01.25X12 is an H13 tool steel round rod measuring 1.25 inches in diameter and 12 inches in length. H13 is a chromium-based hot-work tool steel known for its resistance to thermal fatigue, abrasion, and impact loading. This rod ships in mill condition with a DCF (drawn, clean finish) surface treatment, making it suitable for machining, tooling fabrication, and die work. At 4.4 pounds, it is a solid, full-cross-section bar ready for lathe, mill, or EDM operations. Machinists, toolmakers, and die makers are the primary users of this material in job shops, maintenance facilities, and production toolrooms.

H13 tool steel round rod in this diameter range is commonly used to produce punches, dies, cores, cavities, mandrels, and wear components that must endure elevated temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. The 12-inch length suits bench-scale tooling projects and custom insert fabrication. This stock is appropriate for both roughing operations and near-net-shape machining where subsequent heat treatment will be applied by the end user. It is a standard raw-material form stocked for general toolroom and industrial supply applications.

Key Features

• H13 chromium hot-work tool steel grade for high thermal fatigue resistance
• 1.25 inches diameter, 12 inches overall length in a solid round bar form
• DCF (drawn, clean finish) surface for consistent dimensional tolerances
• Mill heat treatment condition — ready for custom hardening cycles as required
• 4.4 pounds per piece for straightforward handling and fixturing on standard toolroom equipment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard H13 tool steel round rod for use in general toolroom, die-making, and industrial machining applications requiring hot-work grade material in a 1.25-inch diameter, 12-inch length form.

Installation Notes

Cutting, turning, and milling of H13 tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate tooling rated for alloy tool steels. Secure the workpiece firmly in a lathe chuck or vise before beginning any machining operation. If heat treatment is required after machining, consult the material manufacturer's recommended austenitizing, quench, and temper parameters for H13. Proper personal protective equipment including eye protection and gloves should be worn when handling and cutting bar stock.