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Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods
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The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
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Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into low-strength fasteners, pins, and axles. You can surface harden this material for added wear resistance.
If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
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Long Rods
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Cold Worked—Cold-worked products have a finished look and quality. The cold-working process gives the steel consistent strength, hardness, and dimensions throughout.
Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Fabrication | Yield Strength, psi | Mechanical Finish | Hardness | Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment | Specs. Met | 1 ft. Long | 2 ft. Long | 3 ft. Long | 6 ft. Long | ||
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| 9 | -0.05 to 0 | Cold Worked | 60,000 | — | Rockwell B70 (Medium) | Not Rated | ASTM A108 | 8920K28 | 00000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 9 | -0.01 to 0 | Cold Worked | 50,000 | Ground, Polished, Turned | Rockwell B70 (Medium) | Not Rated | ASTM A108 | 8920K1 | 0000 | — | 00000 | 00000 |
Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods
Made from the most common stainless steel, these 304 stainless steel rods are used to create corrosion-resistant parts for a wide range of applications. Machine them into anything from shafts on chemical mixers to flanges on beverage lines. They maintain their corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods
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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
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Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Temper Designation | Specs. Met | Each | ||
| 9 | -0.08 to 0.08 | Not Rated | EN 12164 | 1452N18 | 000000 | |
Tight-Tolerance Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods
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Machine high-strength parts that require pinpoint precision. Ready to turn in your lathe, these rods come precision ground to tight diameter tolerances.
17-4 PH stainless steel combines the strength of 400 series stainless steel with the corrosion resistance of 300 series. This makes it fit for the most demanding applications—even storing and protecting nuclear waste. You can be confident it will stay corrosion resistant in temperatures as hot as 1100° F. Also known as 630 stainless steel.
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Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Rods
Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods
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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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Ultra-High-Temperature Quartz Glass Rods and Discs
Rods
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Temp. | 12" Long | |||||||||
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Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Edge Fabrication | Lg. Tolerance | Min. | Max., ° F | Color | Each | |||
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| 9 | -0.380 to 0.380 | Ground | -0.125" to 0.125" | Not Rated | 2,100 | Clear | 1357T151 | 000000 | ||
Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods
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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Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods
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Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts, such as shaft couplings, studs, and pins. For added wear resistance, they can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods
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Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress. For added wear resistance, you can surface harden these rods with heat treating.
Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods
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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., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Drill Bit Size, mm | Lg. | Yield Strength | Hardness | Mechanical Finish | Each | ||
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| 9 | -0.005 to 0 | 9 | 4 7/8" | Not Rated | Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard) | Precision Ground | 2900A369 | 000000 |
Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods
One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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Rotary Shafts
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Lg., mm | Straightness Tolerance | Diameter Tolerance | Hardness | Hardness Rating | Each | |||
Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel | ||||||||
9 mm Diameter | ||||||||
| 200 | 0.18 mm/300 mm | -0.005 mm to 0 mm | Rockwell B83 | Medium | 1265K71 | 000000 | ||
| 400 | 0.18 mm/300 mm | -0.005 mm to 0 mm | Rockwell B83 | Medium | 1265K73 | 00000 | ||
| 600 | 0.18 mm/300 mm | -0.005 mm to 0 mm | Rockwell B83 | Medium | 1265K74 | 00000 | ||
| 800 | 0.18 mm/300 mm | -0.005 mm to 0 mm | Rockwell B83 | Medium | 1265K75 | 000000 | ||
Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods
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Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance. They’re also known as drill rod. Often used for dies, punches, and gauges, O1 tool steel is an oil-hardening material that resists wear and abrasion. It can also be surface hardened with heat treating for added wear resistance.
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