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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.
    Hot Rolled—Hot-rolled products are great for forming and fabricating. The steel undergoes less stress in the finishing process and has a little more give, so you can more easily bend and form it. It does however have a rougher surface finish than cold-worked steel.
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    4 3/4"-0.005" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1088920K5310000000000000000000000000000
    4 3/4"0" to 0.079"Hot Rolled32,000Rockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A5766783N190000000000000000000000000

    Made-to-Order 1045 Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order 1045 Carbon Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.
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    4 3/4"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold Worked77,000Rockwell B90 (Medium)ASTM A1087330N42000000

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

    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.
    Don't see the size you need? Check out our Made-to-Order 6061 Aluminum 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. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
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    4 3/4"-0.034" to 0.034"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B2218974K200000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
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    4 3/4"-0.034" to 0.034"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B2211610T47000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Highly Fatigue-Resistant 4340 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Highly Fatigue-Resistant 4340 Alloy Steel Rods.
    Made of 4340 alloy steel, these rods hold up to high heat, hard impacts, and heavy wear thanks to high levels of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. They’re commonly used for high‑stress components such as shafts, gears, and other load‑bearing parts. For even more wear resistance, you can harden the surface with heat treating.
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    4 3/4"0" to 0.079"Hot RolledAnnealed68,000Rockwell C20 (Hard)Not RatedSAE AMS64154437T619000000000000000000000

    Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods

    Often machined into bearings, gears, cams, and valve seats, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 rods and discs have a slippery surface that reduces friction.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods.
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    4 3/4"0.000" to 0.25"ExtrudedNot Rated18511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4UL 94 V-2
    1, 2, 3, 48541K870000000
     
    Off-White
    4 3/4"0.000" to 0.25"ExtrudedNot Rated18511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4UL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48538K72000000
     

    Made-to-Order Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Made-to-Order Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    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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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    4 3/4"-0.034" to 0.034"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B22113" to 90"4012N47000000

    Made-to-Order S7 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order S7 Tool Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    Often made into chisels, rivets, and punches, S7 tool steel can handle repeated impact without fracturing. It is an air-hardening material. These rods are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating. An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.
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    4 3/4"0.062" to 0.109"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Rockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C55TurnedASTM A6815224N36000000

    Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Rods

    With a high amount of ferrite, these cast iron rods are easier to machine without cracking than other impact-resistant ductile cast iron rods. Use them to create bushings, gears, pulleys, and pistons. These rods are also known as 65-45-12 ductile iron rods. All conduct electricity. They will become magnetic if exposed to a magnetic field. They’re often used to replace low and medium carbon steel rods.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Rods.
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    4 3/4"0.101" to 0.197"Cast55,000Rockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C60ASTM A53689105K393000000000000000000000

    Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    Made of A2 steel, they are more wear resistant than O1 rods and discs. They also keep a sharper cutting edge. When heat treated for added wear resistance, they don’t require baths or quenching and can be air-hardened. A2 tool steel is widely used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods are decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements.
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    4 3/4"0.010" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed55,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64TurnedASTM A6816172N36000000

    Made-to-Order D2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order D2 Tool Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    The addition of nickel gives D2 tool steel better wear resistance than A2. This air-hardening material is often used for cutting blades, stamps, and forming dies. These rods and discs are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating. An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.
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    4 3/4"0.010" to 0.093"13" to 90"Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Rockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C62GroundASTM A6815329N36000000
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