Value Collection NS06164305 O1 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06164305 is an O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die work, jig fabrication, and precision machining applications. Measuring 1 inch thick, 3 inches wide, and 18 inches long, this flat stock is manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances, including a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.005 inches to minus 0.000 inches. The AISI Type O1 specification designates a carbon-manganese-chromium tool steel that responds well to oil quenching, producing a hard, wear-resistant surface suitable for cutting tools, gauges, and forming dies. At 15.47 pounds, this is a full-section bar intended for machining or grinding to final part dimensions.

This flat stock is suited for machine shops, tool-and-die operations, and maintenance departments that fabricate or repair tooling in-house. Typical applications include the production of blanking dies, punches, bushings, and wear plates. The 18-inch length provides enough material for multiple smaller components to be cut from a single bar. Both journeyman machinists and tool-and-die makers working in industrial and manufacturing environments routinely specify O1 flat stock in this size range for its predictable heat-treat response and dimensional consistency.

Key Features

• AISI Type O1 oil-hardening tool steel for predictable heat-treat response
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.005 inches to minus 0.000 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.250 inches ensures full usable material
• Squareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• Ready for machining, grinding, or heat treatment without additional material certification required

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock for use in toolmaking, die fabrication, and precision machining applications requiring AISI Type O1 material specification.

Installation Notes

Handling and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool-and-die makers using appropriate cutting and grinding equipment. Wear proper personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or heat treating. Heat treatment involving oil quenching should be conducted in a controlled environment following established metallurgical procedures for AISI O1 tool steel. Secure the workpiece firmly before any machining operation to prevent movement and ensure dimensional accuracy.