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    5 Products

    Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    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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    6 ft.
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    13/64"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Hot RolledAnnealedRockwell B104 (Hard)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6818888K28100000000000000000

    Plastic Dowel Pins

    Assemble circuit boards and other electronic parts with dowel pins that insulate against stray current. These pins prevent short circuits and electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can harm performance and cause malfunctions. They’re also lighter than metal pins if you need to reduce weight in prototypes and moving assemblies. Dowel pins are machined to tight tolerances and have a uniform diameter for a snug fit. Since they can be hard to remove, they are best for fixtures that don't need to be adjusted or taken apart frequently.
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plastic Dowel Pins.
    Wear-Resistant Acetal—Slippery and wear resistant, these pins make excellent pivots. They're often used for automated machinery and other moving parts that create a lot of friction. They also prevent short circuits better than PEEK and polycarbonate plastic.
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    Wear-Resistant Acetal
     
    13/64" Diameter
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell M80Not Rated220White5097155A58200000
     

    Extra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide

    Machine long-lasting tools, such as end mills and inserts, with this Tungsten. Tungsten carbide, sometimes called carbide, is harder than our Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten with excellent wear resistance. Its extreme hardness lets cutting edges stay sharp far longer than high-speed steel.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten. Tungsten Carbide, C2 Carbide, Rods.
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    13/64"-0.0003" to 0"3"-0.06" to 0.06"Precision GroundNot RatedRockwell C80 (Extra Hard)Not Rated8788A155000000
     

    Nonporous Ceramic Alumina Rods and Discs

    Seal out air and gas in high-temperature and high-wear applications. With 0% porosity, these rods and discs fully block gas permeation that porous ceramics can't match. Their Rockwell 45N 83 hardness exceeds most technical ceramics, resisting abrasive wear in demanding environments. Rated to 3,075° F, they maintain structural integrity well beyond the limits of metals and plastics. High compressive strength and electrical insulation make them well suited for furnace components, wear guides, and sealing surfaces.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ceramic. Nonporous Ceramic Alumina Rods and Discs.
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    13/64"-0.012" to 0.000"WhiteNot Rated3,075Fired2200%300,000Rockwell 45N 8387065K45000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Heat-Resistant M42 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Heat-Resistant M42 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    Machine saw blades, end mills, and other cutting tools that stay hard and sharp at top speeds and temperatures. M42 runs faster and hotter than other grades of high-speed tool steel, so it slices through material as tough as titanium without softening or wearing down. Precision ground and held to a strict tightness tolerance, this steel is all set to turn in your lathe. Also known as cobalt steel.
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    Dia.
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    13/64"-0.0002" to 0"3 5/8"Not RatedRockwell C65 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground8813A4200000
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