Value Collection O1D19646 O-1 Drill Rod 19/64 in 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION O1D19646 is an O-1 oil hardening drill rod machined from tool steel to a diameter of 0.297 inches (19/64 inch fraction) and cut to 36 inches in length. O-1 tool steel is a general-purpose oil-hardening grade valued for its dimensional stability during heat treatment and its ability to hold a sharp edge after hardening and tempering. This drill rod serves as raw stock for machinists, tool and die makers, and fabricators who need precision-ground round bar ready for turning, grinding, or direct use as a punch, shaft, or fixture component. The rod ships as a single piece and is suited for both shop and field fabrication work.

This drill rod is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance fabrication environments where close-tolerance round stock is required. Typical applications include making custom punches, pins, arbors, gauges, and small shafts. The O-1 grade is appropriate for low-to-moderate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures where oil quenching is available for hardening. It is a standard stock item for machinists who rough-machine profiles in the annealed state before heat treating to final hardness.

Key Features

• O-1 oil hardening tool steel offers good machinability in the annealed state and strong wear resistance after heat treatment
• Precision-ground to 0.297 inch (19/64 inch) diameter for close dimensional tolerance straight from stock
• 36 inch length provides sufficient stock for multiple shorter workpieces from a single rod
• Oil quench hardening grade minimizes distortion compared to water-hardening grades
• Suitable for fabricating punches, pins, arbors, gauges, and custom tooling components

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose O-1 tool steel round rod for use wherever 19/64 inch diameter oil-hardening drill rod stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed with appropriate carbide or high-speed steel tooling rated for tool steel stock. Wear proper eye protection and use secure workholding when cutting to length or turning on a lathe. Heat treatment to final hardness requires oil quenching and should be performed by personnel familiar with tool steel heat treat procedures. Allow material to reach room temperature before measuring final dimensions, as thermal expansion affects readings taken immediately after machining or heat treatment.