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Hardened High-Speed M42 Tool Steel
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C65 (Very Hard)
Also known as cobalt steel, this M42 tool steel maintains its hardness in high-speed cutting applications that generate intense heat. Use it to make tools for cutting extremely hard materials.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg. | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
3/64" | -0.0002" to 0" | 1 3/4" | Precision Ground | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods
- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: Not Rated
Metric sizes: 9,000 psi - Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: H01 (1/4 Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B134
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
1 ft. Lg. | ||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
3/64" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 4 | 00000000 | 00000 |
High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten Rods
- Maximum Temperature: 2,300° F
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C35 (Hard)
- Temper Rating: Not Rated
Ultra dense for use as electrodes, furnace support pillars, and screws and bolts, these chemically pure tungsten rods withstand greater heat than other high-temperature metal, such as molybdenum. You can also use them in applications where voltage increases may cause temperature spikes that other metal can’t handle. These rods won’t deform in high heat, so they last longer than other metal. However, they’re harder to machine than more ductile tungsten alloys. These rods won’t corrode from chemicals or weather.
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Linear Motion Shafts
Smooth, hard, and wear resistant, these shafts work with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems, such as those found in packing, machine tool, and material handling operations. All are turned, ground, and polished to tight diameter and straightness tolerances.
Stainless steel shafts are more corrosion resistant than steel shafts; however, they’re not as hard as steel shafts and can be more difficult to machine. 17-4 PH stainless steel shafts are more corrosion resistant than 400 series stainless steel shafts, but they’re not as hard or as wear resistant.
Surface smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction and wear it will cause on the bearing.
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Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Straightness Tolerance | Surface Smoothness, microinch | Edge Type | Hardness Rating | Hardness | Heat Treatment | Each | |
3/64" Dia. (Tolerance: -0.0002" to 0") | |||||||||
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2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | 10 | Straight | Hard | Rockwell C40 | Hardened | 0000000 | 000000 |
3" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | 10 | Straight | Hard | Rockwell C40 | Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | 10 | Straight | Hard | Rockwell C40 | Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
6" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | 10 | Straight | Hard | Rockwell C40 | Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | 10 | Straight | Hard | Rockwell C40 | Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
24" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | 10 | Straight | Hard | Rockwell C40 | Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
Rotary Shafts
Combine these general purpose drive shafts with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion. All are turned, precision ground, and polished to meet tight diameter and straightness tolerances. This means these shafts evenly distribute loads, reduce vibration, and improve accuracy and stability.
Stainless steel shafts are more corrosion resistant than steel shafts but more difficult to machine. 316 stainless steel shafts are the most corrosion resistant stainless steel shaft.
Shafts with chamfered edges reduce damage to bearings, housings, and other components during installation.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Straightness Tolerance | Edge Type | Hardness Rating | Hardness | Each | |
Inch—316 Stainless Steel | |||||||
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3/64" Dia. (Tolerance: -0.0002" to 0") | |||||||
3" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 0000 |
5" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 0000 |
6" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
9" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
18" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
24" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Not Rated | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Dowel Pins
Use dowel pins as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts. For a tight fit, your hole should be equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter shown. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces.
Steel pins are the strongest dowel pins. Steel pins are precision ground except for 1/32" diameter pins. Stainless steel pins are more corrosion resistant than steel pins. Pins that are passivated offer added protection against corrosion and oxidation. Stainless steel pins are precision ground except for 1/64" diameter pins. 18-8 stainless steel pins offer a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. They may be mildly magnetic. 316 stainless steel pins have the best corrosion resistance of our stainless steel pins. They may be mildly magnetic. 416 stainless steel pins are more wear resistant than other stainless pins, but not as corrosion resistant. They are magnetic.
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Lg. | Dia. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Breaking Strength, lbs. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
3/64" Dia. | ||||||
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1/4" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C60 | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3/8" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C60 | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C60 | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C60 | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C60 | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Lg. | Dia. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Breaking Strength | Passivation | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
3/64" Dia. | |||||||
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3/32" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/32" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/16" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/32" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Lg. | Dia. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Breaking Strength | Passivation | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
3/64" Dia. | |||||||
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3/32" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/32" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/16" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/32" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0" to 0.0002" | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Pins | |||||||
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Length | Dia. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Breaking Strength, lbs. | Passivation | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
3/64" Dia. | |||||||
3/32" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/32" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/16" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/32" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/16" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0001" to 0.0003" | Rockwell C36 | Not Rated | Passivated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Plastic Dowel Pins
Plastic pins are a nonconductive and nonmagnetic alternative to metal dowel pins, so they're useful in electronic applications. Use them as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts.
Acetal plastic and PTFE plastic pins are slippery, so they make excellent pivots. Acetal pins resist wear.
Polycarbonate plastic pins have excellent impact resistance. Use them where pounding and flexing could crack other plastic. They're clear for inconspicuous fastening.
PEEK plastic pins are an alternative to metal pins in high-temperature, high-stress applications. They resist chemicals, wear, and moisture.
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Lg. | Dia. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temperature Range, °F | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Acetal Plastic | |||||||
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3/64" Dia. | |||||||
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M80 | Not Rated to 220° | White | 50 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M80 | Not Rated to 220° | White | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M80 | Not Rated to 220° | White | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M80 | Not Rated to 220° | White | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Polycarbonate Plastic | |||||||
3/64" Dia. | |||||||
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell R118 | -40° to 210° | Clear | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell R118 | -40° to 210° | Clear | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell R118 | -40° to 210° | Clear | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell R118 | -40° to 210° | Clear | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
PEEK Plastic | |||||||
3/64" Dia. | |||||||
1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M126 | -50° to 500° | Beige | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M126 | -50° to 500° | Beige | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M126 | -50° to 500° | Beige | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Rockwell M126 | -50° to 500° | Beige | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Brazing Alloys
Use these brazing alloys with a variety of metals.
Alloys without cadmium are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
BAg-1 and BAg-5 alloys are for most general purpose applications. They contain silver, which produces a smoother flow when melted to create a stronger joint than RBCuZn-C.
BAg-4 alloys are widely used for brazing carbide tips as well as stainless steel food containers and food handling equipment.
Material Composition | 1.1 oz. | ||||||||||
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AWS Material Code | Silver | Copper | Zinc | Nickel | Cadmium | Melting Temperature Range, °F | Braze Type | Dia. | Lg., ft. | Each | |
BAg-4 | 40% | 30% | 28% | 2% | 0% | 1220° to 1435° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength Brazing Alloys
Create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys.
Brazing alloys without cadmium are safer than brazing alloys that contain cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
Brazing Alloys for Furnace Brazing
Join metal in inert atmospheres or vacuum conditions, such as furnace brazing. These alloys don’t contain cadmium, so they’re safer than other brazing alloys with cadmium. They may also help you meet industry regulations.
Material Composition | ||||||||||
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AWS Material Code | Silver | Copper | Cadmium | Melting Temperature, °F | Braze Type | Dia. | Lg., ft. | Wt., oz. | Each | |
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||||
BAg-8 | 72% | 28% | 0% | 1435° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 9 | 1.1 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Brazing Alloys
Use these alloys on metal subject to corrosion.
BAg-3 alloys are recommended for use on stainless steel that is subject to chloride corrosion, such as marine hardware.
BAg-24 alloys are often used with 300 series stainless steel. They do not include cadmium, so they are safer than alloys that contain cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
Brazing Alloys for Tight Gaps
When melted, these alloys form a thin liquid that easily flows into smaller gaps than standard brazing alloys. They don’t contain cadmium, so they’re safer than other brazing alloys with cadmium and help you meet industry regulations.
BAg-36 alloys are often used in the piping and automotive industry.
BAg-34 alloys flow and spread easier than BAg-36 alloys. They’re often used in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
Material Composition | |||||||||||
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AWS Material Code | Silver | Copper | Zinc | Tin | Cadmium | Melting Temperature Range, °F | Braze Type | Dia. | Lg., ft. | Each | |
1.1 oz. | |||||||||||
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | |||||||||||
BAg-36 | 45% | 27% | 25% | 3% | 0% | 1195° to 1260° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 9 1/2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Joining Copper, Nickel Alloys, Steel | |||||||||||
BAg-34 | 38% | 32% | 28% | 2% | 0% | 1200° to 1330° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
5 1/2 oz. | |||||||||||
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | |||||||||||
BAg-36 | 45% | 27% | 25% | 3% | 0% | 1195° to 1260° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 48 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Gap-Filling Brazing Alloys
To fill in large gaps, these BAg-2 alloys melt into a thicker liquid than standard brazing alloys.
Material Composition | ||||||||||
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AWS Material Code | Silver | Copper | Zinc | Cadmium | Melting Temperature Range, °F | Braze Type | Dia. | Lg., ft. | Each | |
1.1 oz. | ||||||||||
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||||
BAg-2 | 35% | 26% | 21% | 18% | 1125° to 1295° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 9 1/2 | 000000 | 000000 |
5.5 oz. | ||||||||||
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||||
BAg-2 | 35% | 26% | 21% | 18% | 1125° to 1295° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 48 | 000000 | 000000 |
Brazing Alloys for Aluminum
Join aluminum to aluminum. These alloys do not contain cadmium, so they are safer to use than alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
BAlSi-3 alloys are good for filling in large gaps because they melt into a thicker liquid than BAlSi-4 alloys.
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Material Composition | ||||||||||
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AWS Material Code | Aluminum | Silicon | Cadmium | Melting Temperature Range, °F | Braze Type | Dia. | Lg., ft. | Wt., oz. | Each | |
BAlSi-3 | 90% | 10% | 0% | 970° to 1085° | Flux Required | 3/64" | 33 | 1.1 | 00000000 | 000000 |