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About Tool Steel
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Tight-Tolerance High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

- Yield Strength: 105,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B110 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C66
- Specifications Met: ASTM A600
Also called drill rod, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are held to a strict straightness tolerance. Use them for turning applications in your lathe. 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
3 ft. Lg. | ||||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
7/64" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Annealed (Softened) | Precision Ground | 0.005" per ft. | 00000000 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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 | |
7/64" | -0.0002" to 0" | 2 3/4" | Precision Ground | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe. They’re also known as drill rod. 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
- Yield Strength: See Table
- Hardness: See Table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See Table
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are ready for turning in your lathe. They’re also known as drill rod. Use them to make dies, punches, and gauges. O1 tool steel is an oil-hardening material that resists wear and abrasion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
1 ft. Lg. | ||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
7/64" | -0.0003" to 0" | Precision Ground | 0000000 | 000000 |
Ultra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C80 (Very Hard)
- Temper Rating: Not Rated
Tungsten carbide, sometimes called carbide, is harder than Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten with excellent wear resistance. Use it to machine long-lasting tools, such as end mills and inserts.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
7/64" | -0.0003" to 0" | 2 1/4" | -0.06" to 0.06" | Precision Ground | 00000000 | 00000 |