Value Collection O1D366 O-1 Tool Steel Drill Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION O1D#366 is an O-1 oil hardening tool steel drill rod measuring 0.106 inches in diameter and 36 inches in length. O-1 tool steel is a general-purpose oil-hardening grade known for its good machinability and ability to hold a fine edge after heat treatment. This drill rod is used as raw stock for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, taps, reamers, and other precision tooling. Machinists and tool-and-die makers work this material in the annealed state, then harden and temper using an oil quench to achieve the required hardness for the finished tool.

This drill rod is suited for general tool room applications where a reliable oil-hardening steel with tight dimensional tolerances is required. The 36-inch length provides practical stock for most bench and machine shop cutting operations. It is commonly used in maintenance shops, tool rooms, and production environments where custom tooling must be fabricated from raw bar stock. The 0.106-inch diameter corresponds to wire gauge number 36, making it easy to cross-reference against standard drill rod sizing charts.

Key Features

• O-1 oil hardening grade tool steel for predictable heat treatment response
• 0.106 inches diameter, wire gauge number 36
• 36 inches overall length for flexible stock cutting
• Annealed condition allows machining prior to hardening
• Suitable for fabricating punches, dies, gauges, and small cutting tools

Compatibility

Designed as a standard O-1 oil hardening tool steel drill rod for general tool room and machining applications requiring wire gauge number 36 diameter stock.

Installation Notes

This drill rod is raw material stock and requires machining and heat treatment by a qualified machinist or toolmaker. Use appropriate cutting fluids and tools rated for tool steel when turning, milling, or grinding. Heat treatment including hardening and oil quenching should be performed according to established metallurgical practices for O-1 tool steel. Handle cut ends carefully as they may be sharp.