Value Collection NS06264824 O1 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06264824 is an O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock bar sized at 0.5 inches thick, 0.5 inches wide, and 36 inches long. O1 is an oil-quench tool steel known for its ease of hardening, good wear resistance, and dimensional stability after heat treatment. This flat stock is supplied in the annealed condition and is intended for machining, grinding, and fabrication into cutting tools, punches, dies, gauges, and similar toolroom components. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians are the primary installers and end users of this material.

O1 tool steel flat stock in this cross-section is well suited for small punch-and-die sets, forming tools, woodworking blades, and precision gauging fixtures where moderate toughness and good machinability are required before final hardening. The 36-inch length allows multiple blanks to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste in short-run toolroom applications. This bar is appropriate for both job-shop and in-house toolroom use in light manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• AISI Type O1 oil-hardening tool steel construction for consistent heat-treat response
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise ground stock dimensions
• Width tolerance of plus 0.005 inches, minus 0.000 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.5 inches
• Squareness: edge 0.003 inches, end 0.004 inches per inch of thickness
• Annealed condition allows machining and grinding prior to oil-quench hardening

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose O1 oil-hardening flat stock for toolroom fabrication applications requiring AISI Type O1 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting and grinding of tool steel flat stock should be performed with appropriate coolant to avoid surface overheating that can affect metallurgical properties. Heat treatment, including hardening and tempering, should follow AISI O1 specifications and is typically performed by a qualified tool-and-die maker or heat-treat specialist. Always wear appropriate PPE when cutting, grinding, or handling steel stock with sharp edges. Consult applicable shop safety standards before beginning any machining or heat-treat operation.