Value Collection O1D196 O-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod 0.164 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION O1D#196 is an O-1 oil hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.164 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. O-1 tool steel is a general-purpose oil hardening grade widely used in toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications where consistent dimensional accuracy and good wear resistance are required. This drill rod stock is sold as a single piece and is suitable for machinists, toolmakers, and metalworking fabricators who need reliable, consistent-diameter rod for turning, grinding, or further machining into custom tooling components.

This drill rod is designed for use in machine shops, tool and die operations, and metalworking fabrication environments. It is appropriate for producing punches, pins, arbors, gauges, and similar precision tool components. The 36-inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple cuts or longer workpiece requirements. Its oil hardening designation means it reaches working hardness through an oil quench heat treatment process, making it compatible with standard shop heat treating procedures for O-1 grade steel.

Key Features

• O-1 oil hardening tool steel grade for reliable heat treat response
• 0.164 inch (No. 19 wire gauge) diameter for precision tooling applications
• 36 inch overall length provides substantial stock for single or multiple cuts
• Consistent diameter suitable for use as drill rod, punch stock, or pin stock
• Single-piece packaging with minimum order quantity of one

Compatibility

Designed as a standard O-1 oil hardening tool steel drill rod suitable for general toolmaking, die work, and precision machining applications requiring 0.164 inch diameter round stock.

Installation Notes

Machining and heat treating of tool steel should be performed by qualified machinists or toolmakers using appropriate personal protective equipment. Always secure the workpiece properly before cutting, grinding, or turning operations. Heat treatment of O-1 steel requires oil quenching and should be performed following established metallurgical procedures for this grade. Consult applicable OSHA and shop safety standards when operating machine tools or conducting heat treating operations.