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    About Steel
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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.

    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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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
    Cold Worked—Cold-worked products have a finished look and quality. The cold-working process gives the steel consistent strength, hardness, and dimensions throughout.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1088920K4750000000000000000000000000000000

    Extreme-Strength Highly Machinable 1144 Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Extreme-Strength Highly Machinable 1144 Carbon Steel Rods.
    Made with more carbon and manganese than other easy-to-machine carbon steels, 1144 carbon steel has a higher yield strength and hardness. Use them to fabricate parts that require stress resistance, such as gears, shafts, and bushings. For added wear resistance, these rods can be surface hardened with heat treating.
    100,000 psi Yield Strength—Also known as Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.
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    1 9/16"-0.005" to 0"Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C25 (Hard)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3116628K7340000000000000000000

    Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods

    Combine the strength of 400 series stainless steel with the corrosion resistance of 300 series. 17-4 PH stainless steel is fit for the most demanding applications—even storing and protecting nuclear waste. You can be confident it will stay corrosion resistant up to the maximum temperature listed. Also known as 630 stainless steel.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"1,100Cold DrawnRockwell C30 (Hard)Rockwell C45AnnealedASTM A564, SAE AMS564388855K57000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    304/304L Stainless Steel—This dual-certified stainless steel meets both 304 and 304L requirements. Its low carbon content improves weldability while retaining corrosion resistance and strength.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A27689535K55000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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.
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    1.5625"-0.001" to 0.001"1 9/16"
    Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6868890K20100000000000000000000

    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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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"Cold DrawnRockwell B77 (Medium)ASTM A5828984K43000000000000000000000000000000000

    Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods

    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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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"H02ASTM B168953K380000000000000000000000000000000000

    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.
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    1.5625"-0.0010" to 0.0010"Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6818893K27100000000000000000000

    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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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Dual certified to meet both 316 and 316L requirements. The low carbon content makes this stainless steel easy to weld while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"316/316L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A27689325K45000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Made-to-Order Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Made-to-Order Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    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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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"13" to 90"Cold DrawnRockwell C30 (Hard)Rockwell C45AnnealedASTM A564, SAE AMS564388855K67600000

    Made-to-Order Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Made-to-Order Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    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.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Dual certified to meet both 316 and 316L requirements. The low carbon content makes this stainless steel easy to weld while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.
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    1 9/16"-0.003" to 0.003"13" to 90"316/316L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A27689325K136000000

    Made-to-Order Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Made-to-Order Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    If you need 304 stainless steel rods in a specific length, we’ll get them for you. Made from the most common stainless steel, these 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.
    304/304L Stainless Steel—This dual-certified stainless steel meets both 304 and 304L requirements. Its low carbon content improves weldability while retaining corrosion resistance and strength.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    1 9/16"-0.006" to 0.006"13" to 90"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedNot RatedASTM A2764011N3100000
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