Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.
Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own drill bits. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
Also known as reamer blanks, these rods have an oversized diameter that allows for finishing to your exact requirements. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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Oversized Multipurpose Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C62
An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. Often used for dies, punches, and gauges, O1 tool steel is an oil-hardening material that resists wear and abrasion. These rods and discs are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.
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Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

- Yield Strength: 55,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C64
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements. Made of A2 steel, they are more wear resistant than O1 rods and discs. They also keep a sharper cutting edge. When heat treated for added wear resistance, they don’t require baths or quenching and can be air-hardened. A2 tool steel is widely used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods and discs are decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM A681 standards for quality and performance.
If you don't see the size you're looking for, please specify a length under additional rod lengths.
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1" Lg. | |||||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
1/2" | 0.01" to 0.032" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0.01" to 0.032" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.01" to 0.041" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | 0.01" to 0.041" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.015" to 0.041" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 2 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.015" to 0.051" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/4" per 6 ft. | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | 0.015" to 0.051" | Hot Rolled | Turned | 1/4" per 6 ft. | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.02" to 0.067" | Forged | Turned | 1/4" per 6 ft. | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.02" to 0.093" | Forged | Turned | 1/4" per 6 ft. | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
8" | 0.02" to 0.093" | Forged | Turned | 1/4" per 6 ft. | 1 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Oversized Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C62
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. The addition of nickel gives D2 tool steel better wear resistance than A2. This air-hardening material is often used for cutting blades, stamps, and forming dies. These rods and discs are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.
If you don't see the size you're looking for, please specify a length under additional rod lengths.
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Oversized Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C55
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. Often made into chisels, rivets, and punches, S7 tool steel can handle repeated impact without fracturing. It is an air-hardening material. These rods and discs are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.
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Hardened Easy-to-Machine P20 Tool Steel

- Yield Strength: 101,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C25 (Hard)
- Fabrication: See table
Hardened to resist impact and abrasion, P20 tool steel is also strong and easy to machine because of its low carbon content. It has the wear resistance and highly polishable surface needed to fabricate long-lasting molds and dies.
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
4" | 0.02" to 0.073" | Hot Rolled | Unfinished | 3/16" per ft. | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.05" to 0.118" | Forged | Unfinished | 3/16" per ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
8" | 0.06" to 0.157" | Forged | Unfinished | 3/16" per ft. | 0000000 | 000000 |
10" | 0.1" to 0.125" | Hot Rolled | Unfinished | 3/16" per ft. | 0000000 | 000000 |