W-1 Water-Hardening Drill Rod, 3/32 in.

This 3/32 in. W-1 water-hardening drill rod is a general-purpose tool steel stock for machinists and metalworking professionals who need material for custom toolmaking and shop work. It provides a machinable starting point for parts that will be hardened after shaping.

The rod is made from W-1 water-hardening tool steel with 1.00 carbon content. Source specifications identify a 3/32 in. rod size. W-1 is described as having a machinability rating of 100 as a comparison basis among tool steels, with an abrasion-resistant outer case in the 60 Rockwell C range and a softer, ductile core.

Key Features:

• W-1 tool steel: Provides a general-purpose water-hardening steel option for custom-machined workpieces.
• 3/32 in. rod size: Supports work requiring a slim drill rod profile.
• Machinability rating of 100: Offers a recognized comparison point when selecting a machinable tool steel.
• Hard outer case and ductile core: Combines abrasion resistance at the surface with a softer internal structure after hardening.

Choose this W-1 drill rod when your operation needs 3/32 in. water-hardening tool steel for machining and hardening applications. Effective minimum order: 1 each.

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