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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    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.
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    Dia.,
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    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    4.2-0.005 to 04.2
    		3 1/4"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A28300000

    Partially Grooved Dowel Pins

    The grooved section secures these pins while the smooth portion is free to act as a pivot or hinge. The grooves pinch shut when installed, creating tension to lock in place. They fit tighter than standard dowel pins and resist pulling from movement and vibration, even in imperfect holes.
    For the best fit, drill your hole slightly larger than the nominal diameter shown.
    Half Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Half Grooved.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Half Grooved, Reverse-Tapered Groove.

    Reverse-Tapered

    Groove

    The most versatile partially grooved pins, these are used in a range of applications, including as rod end linkages, stop pins, and locators. Also known as type H pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Reverse-Tapered Groove—With grooves that narrow toward the end, these pins are the best for securing a stop or handle in a blind hole. They’re easier to insert than pins with parallel grooves but are less secure in high-vibration applications.
    Nominal,
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    Max., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
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    Dia.
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    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Groove Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Groove
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    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    4 mm Diameter
    104-0.075 to 04.2-0.05 to 0.05Reverse Tapered1,400Rockwell B685ISO 87411098400A72800000
    164-0.075 to 04.2-0.05 to 0.05Reverse Tapered2,500Rockwell B688ISO 87411098400A7310000
    204-0.075 to 04.2-0.05 to 0.05Reverse Tapered2,500Rockwell B6810ISO 87411098400A7320000
     
    Center Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Center Grooved.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Center Grooved, Parallel Groove.

    Parallel Groove

    These pins lock in the middle, leaving two smooth ends free. They're often used to create a T-handle, such as on a valve stem to open and close it by hand. Also known as type E pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Parallel Groove—Fit tighter than pins with tapered grooves to stay in place under severe vibration. However, they require more force to insert.
    Nominal,
    mm
    Max., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Groove
    Lg., mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    4 mm Diameter
    244-0.075 to 04.2-0.05 to 0.05Parallel2,500Rockwell B688ISO 8742105430N12300000
     
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