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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.

    Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style C.

    Style C

    Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size, thread type, thread size, thread pitch, and number of thread starts.
    Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style C.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Nuts, Flange Nut, Style C.

    Style C

    Style C

    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Flange
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Each
    PEEK
    CM3 × 0.5 mm21/64"0.295"39/64"5/16"3/32"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    1:115/32"10.5Durometer 83DNot Rated5290500A260000000
     

    Oversized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Oversized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    Also known as reamer blanks, these rods have an oversized diameter that allows for finishing to your exact requirements. 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.
    Tolerance
    Reamer
    Size
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    0.295"0" to 0.0002"M4 3/8"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground3023A29500000

    Tight-Tolerance Water-Hardening W1 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Water-Hardening W1 Tool Steel Rods.
    Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances. Also known as drill rod. With far less alloy content than other tool steel, W1 is the most machinable we offer. These rods are often used to make hammers, files, and reamers—tools that don't require the dimensional stability of A2 or O1. These rods are also decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them even more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. Heat treat the surface for extra wear resistance. Or, quench this steel in water to boost its hardness and strength, giving it a sharper, more durable edge for small tools.
    Material Certificate Icon
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    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    0.295"-0.001" to 0.001"M
    Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6868890K22700000000000

    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Lg.
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    0.295"-0.0002" to 0"M
    4 3/8"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground3009A19500000

    Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style D.

    Style D

    Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start. Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these lead screws and nuts provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size and number of thread starts.
    Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style D.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Nuts, Flange Nut, Style D.

    Style D

    Style D

    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Flange
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Each
    PEEK
    DM3 × 0.5 mm21/64"0.295"39/64"5/16"3/32"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    2:115/32"21Durometer 83DNot Rated424537N184000000
    DM3 × 0.5 mm21/64"0.295"39/64"5/16"3/32"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    6:115/32"63Durometer 83DNot Rated424537N18500000
    DM3 × 0.5 mm21/64"0.295"39/64"5/16"3/32"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    12:115/32"126Durometer 83DNot Rated424537N18600000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods.
    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    0.295"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6818893K217000000000000
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