Value Collection O1D37646 O-1 Drill Rod 37/64 in Tool Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION O1D37646 is an O-1 oil hardening drill rod machined from tool steel to a diameter of 37/64 inches and a length of 36 inches. O-1 tool steel is a general-purpose, oil-hardening grade valued for its dimensional stability through the hardening process and its ability to hold a sharp edge after heat treatment. This drill rod is used as raw stock for machining custom tooling, punches, drill bits, reamers, and other precision components. Machinists, tool and die makers, and metalworking shops work with this stock on a regular basis.

This drill rod is suited for job shop and production machining environments where close-tolerance blanks are required before secondary operations such as grinding, turning, or heat treating. It is appropriate for both light and medium tooling applications in industries including automotive, aerospace, mold making, and general manufacturing. The 36-inch length provides practical stock for single-piece or short-run tooling projects without requiring further bar cutting on delivery.

Key Features

• O-1 oil hardening tool steel composition for predictable heat treatment response
• 37/64 inch diameter suits close-tolerance blank and tooling applications
• 36 inch length provides usable stock for single-piece and short-run work
• Dimensional stability through hardening reduces post-heat-treat grinding allowance
• Suitable for punches, reamers, drill blanks, and custom hand tools

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool steel drill rod blank for use in metalworking, tool and die, and machining applications requiring O-1 oil hardening stock at 37/64 inch diameter.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of tool steel rod should be performed with appropriate carbide or high-speed tooling and adequate cutting fluid to manage heat. Heat treatment of O-1 steel should follow the steel manufacturer's recommended hardening and tempering temperatures and quench procedure for oil hardening grades. Grinding after hardening is standard practice to achieve final dimensional tolerances. Personal protective equipment including eye protection and gloves is required when cutting or grinding this material.