Value Collection NS06266308 O1 Tool Steel Flat Stock

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NS06266308 is an O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock bar used in toolmaking, die making, jig fabrication, and precision machining applications. Manufactured to AISI Type O1 specifications, this flat stock measures 1 inch thick, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 36 inches long, with a weight of 12.91 pounds. O1 tool steel offers good machinability in the annealed state and responds well to oil-quench hardening, making it a reliable choice for cutting tools, gauges, punches, and wear-resistant components. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking shops are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for both production and prototype tooling environments where close dimensional tolerances and consistent material properties are required. The 36-inch length provides enough stock to yield multiple blanks for punches, blades, or form tooling. Its 1-inch thickness supports applications requiring substantial cross-section depth before hardening. Typical use cases include cutting dies, broaches, taps, and precision gauging fixtures in job shops and in-house tool rooms.

Key Features

• AISI Type O1 oil-hardening tool steel for predictable, consistent heat-treat response
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for tight dimensional control
• Width tolerance of plus 0.005 inches, minus 0.000 inches for consistent fit in tooling layouts
• Length tolerance of plus 0.5 inches, allowing full usable length after facing
• Squareness held to 0.003 inches on edges and 0.004 inches per inch of thickness on ends
• Ships in single-piece quantity, no minimum bundle requirement

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose O1 oil-hardening tool steel flat stock suitable for standard toolmaking and die-making applications requiring AISI Type O1 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or tool and die makers using appropriate metalworking equipment. Material should be worked in the annealed condition before heat treatment; hardening requires controlled furnace heating and oil quench per established O1 heat-treat procedures. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting, grinding, or handling tool steel stock. Consult applicable shop safety standards and material data sheets before processing.