Value Collection M1D96 O-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 9mm 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION M1D96 is an O-1 oil hardening drill rod machined from tool steel to a 9mm (0.354 inch) diameter and cut to a 36 inch overall length. Drill rod stock of this grade is used as a raw material for fabricating punches, dies, arbors, pins, and custom tooling that requires a uniform cross-section before hardening. O-1 tool steel is valued for its consistent dimensional tolerance and its oil-hardening characteristic, which produces less distortion than water-hardening grades during the heat treatment cycle. Machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance technicians stock this material for in-house tooling production.

This drill rod is suited to job shop and maintenance departments that need a ready supply of ground round stock for small-batch tooling fabrication. The 36 inch length is a standard bar size that fits most vertical milling setups and manual lathes without additional cutoff. Applications include guide pins, alignment shafts, small punch blanks, and fixture components where precise diameter control matters before and after hardening.

Key Features

• O-1 oil hardening tool steel grade reduces distortion risk during heat treatment
• 9mm (0.354 inch) diameter ground to close dimensional tolerance
• 36 inch standard length fits common lathe and milling setups
• Uniform cross-section supports repeatable tooling fabrication
• Suitable for punches, dies, pins, arbors, and custom fixture components

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-format O-1 oil hardening ground drill rod for general tooling and machining applications requiring 9mm diameter round stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining operations should be performed before heat treatment to take advantage of the annealed condition of the stock. Use appropriate carbide or HSS tooling and cutting fluid when turning or milling to maintain dimensional accuracy. Heat treating should be performed by qualified personnel following established procedures for O-1 tool steel, including a proper temper cycle after quenching. Wear appropriate PPE during any cutting, grinding, or heat treatment operations.