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    Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.,
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    1-0.005 to 01
    		1 3/8"261,000 psiRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A11300000
    1-0.005 to 01
    		1 5/8"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A2110000
    1-0.005 to 01
    		4"261,000 psiRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A1170000

    Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods.
    The most formable brass alloy we offer. With its high copper content and little to no lead, 260 is so soft you can bend it at room temperature. It's often shaped into ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware. Also known as cartridge brass.
    300 mm Long
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    1-0.051 to 0.051H01ASTM B134588605K4300000

    Ultra-High-Temperature Quartz Glass Rods and Discs

    Able to withstand temperatures up to 2100° F, this quartz glass is useful in high-temperature applications that also require optical clarity, such as high-intensity lighting, fiber-optic production, and optical lens systems. It provides excellent UV transmission, as well as high transmission in the visible and infrared ranges.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Glass. Ultra-High-Temperature Quartz Glass Rods and Discs.
    Temp.
    12" Long
    Dia.,
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    mm
    Edge
    Fabrication
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    Max.,
    ° F
    Color
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    Annealed
    1-0.380 to 0.380Ground-0.125" to 0.125"Not Rated2,100Clear1357T11100000
     

    Dowel Pins

    Precisely align machine parts and prevent movement during assembly. These dowel pins are machined to tight tolerances and have a uniform diameter for a snug fit. They can also be used as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components. Since dowel pins can be hard to remove, they are best suited for permanent fixtures that don't require frequent adjustments or disassembly.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Plain Head.
    High-Strength Alloy Steel—Our strongest, most wear-resistant pins, these won't bend or break from vibration. Use them for high-stress applications, such as mounting and aligning hydraulic cylinders and injection molds. They perform best in dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Material Certificate—Pins include a report with a traceable lot number and a description of their chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
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    High-Strength Alloy Steel
     
    1 mm Diameter
    40.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C52DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734—5091595A951000000
    50.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C52DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734—5091595A95200000
    60.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C52DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734—5091595A95300000
    80.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C52DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734—5091595A95400000
    100.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C52DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734—5091595A95500000
    120.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C58DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734—5091595A12900000
    160.002 to 0.008Not RatedRockwell C58DIN 6325-m6, ISO 8734Material Certificate
    		2591595A17200000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless SteelAbout Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Plain Head.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments. In addition to resisting rust, these pins also withstand mild chemicals such as cleaners and degreasers. They are strong enough to join most components but won't withstand extreme stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant pins, these hold up in just about any environment. They won't degrade from exposure to weather, salt water, and most chemicals. Like 18-8 stainless steel, they're strong enough to join most components but won't withstand stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Material Certificate—Pins include a report with a traceable lot number and a description of their chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1 mm Diameter
    30.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		10091585A032000000
    40.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		10091585A03400000
    50.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		10091585A03500000
    60.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—10091585A05800000
    70.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—591585A3240000
    80.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—10091585A06200000
    90.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—591585A3250000
    100.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		10091585A09100000
    120 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—5091585A2240000
    140.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—10091585A90900000
    160 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—5091585A26000000
    180 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—5091585A2680000
    200.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—5091585A09300000
    220.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—591585A3260000
    240.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		591585A32700000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    1 mm Diameter
    40.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—1093600A03000000
    50.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—1093600A03100000
    60.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—1093600A03200000
    70.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		593600A1210000
    80.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—1093600A03300000
    90.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—593600A1240000
    100.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—1093600A03400000
    120 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—1093600A11300000
    140.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—593600A1260000
    160.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—593600A1270000
    180.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—593600A1280000
    200.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—593600A1310000
    220.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6—593600A1320000
    240.002 to 0.008Not RatedNot RatedISO 2338-m6Material Certificate
    		593600A1340000
     

    Linear Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Shafts.
    Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion. These linear shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.
    Corrosion-Resistant 17-4 PH Stainless Steel—More corrosion resistant than 420 and 440C stainless steel, but not as hard or wear resistant.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
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    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Surface Smoothness,
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    Each
    Corrosion-Resistant 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
     
    1 mm Diameter
    100-0.005 to 0Rockwell C40Hard101174K51000000
    300-0.005 to 0Rockwell C40Hard101174K1200000
     

    Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts.
    Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—More corrosion resistant than 303 and 304 stainless steel shafts. They stand up to salt water and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid.
    Material
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    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    1 mm Diameter
    200Not Rated-0.005 mm to 0 mmRockwell B83Medium1265K1100000
    400Not Rated-0.005 mm to 0 mmRockwell B83Medium1265K1300000
     

    Undersized Dowel Pins

    You don’t need to create precise holes for these pins when aligning parts you plan to bolt together. They have a slightly undersized diameter to slip into place without the need for special installation tools, like an arbor press. Undersized pins are also used for prototyping and positioning components you need to assemble and disassemble frequently.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless SteelAbout Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Undersized Tolerance.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments. In addition to resisting rust, these pins also withstand mild chemicals such as cleaners and degreasers. They are strong enough to join most components but won't withstand extreme stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Double Shear Breaking
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    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
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    Qty.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1 mm Diameter
    4-0.014 to 0Not RatedRockwell B95ISO 2338-h810097049A301000000
    5-0.014 to 0Not RatedRockwell B95ISO 2338-h810097049A30200000
    6-0.014 to 0Not RatedRockwell B95ISO 2338-h810097049A30300000
     
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