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    Tight-Tolerance Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
    This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel. Rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they are ready for turning in a lathe.
    Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    6 ft.
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    Tight Tolerance
    11/32"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedRockwell B85 (Medium)ASTM A582, SAE AMS564088915K2400000000000000000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe. Also known as drill rod, this A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and keeps a sharper cutting edge. It’s air-hardening, so it doesn’t require baths or quenching after heat treatment. This tool steel is often used for punches, blades, and hammers.
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    11/32"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Hot RolledAnnealedRockwell B101 (Hard)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6818888K72100000000000000000

    Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods

    With the highest lead content, 360 is the easiest brass alloy to machine. Known as free-machining and free-cutting brass, it handles high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping with minimal wear on your tools. You’ll often see it made into gears, pinions, and lock components.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods.
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    6 ft.
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    11/32"-0.003" to 0.003"H02ASTM B168953K144000000000000000000000000000000

    Hardened Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Hardened Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these rods are precision ground with a tight diameter tolerance. Also known as drill rod, they're all set for turning applications in your lathe. A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies.
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    1/2 ft.
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    1 ft.
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    11/32"-0.0003" to 0"HardenedRockwell C58 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground4345T23000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Heat-Resistant M42 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Heat-Resistant M42 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    Machine saw blades, end mills, and other cutting tools that stay hard and sharp at top speeds and temperatures. M42 runs faster and hotter than other grades of high-speed tool steel, so it slices through material as tough as titanium without softening or wearing down. Precision ground and held to a strict tightness tolerance, this steel is all set to turn in your lathe. Also known as cobalt steel.
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    11/32"-0.0002" to 0"4 3/4"Not RatedRockwell C65 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground8813A64000000
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