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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.

    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.
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    6.3-0.005 to 06.3
    		4"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A33900000

    Partially Grooved Dowel Pins

    The grooved section secures these pins while the smooth portion is free to act as a pivot or hinge. The grooves pinch shut when installed, creating tension to lock in place. They fit tighter than standard dowel pins and resist pulling from movement and vibration, even in imperfect holes.
    For the best fit, drill your hole slightly larger than the nominal diameter shown.
    Half Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Half Grooved.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Half Grooved, Tapered Groove.

    Tapered Groove

    The most versatile partially grooved pins, these are used in a range of applications, including as rod end linkages, stop pins, and locators. Also known as type H pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Tapered Groove—Easier to install than pins with parallel grooves but less secure in high-vibration applications.
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    Double Shear Breaking
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    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    6 mm Diameter
    126-0.075 to 06.3-0.05 to 0.05Tapered5,700Rockwell B686ISO 87451098400A742000000
    206-0.075 to 06.3-0.05 to 0.05Tapered5,700Rockwell B6810ISO 87451098400A74500000
     

    Fully Grooved Dowel Pins

    With a tighter fit than standard dowel pins, these resist pulling from movement and vibration, even in imperfect holes. Three grooves pinch shut when installed, creating tension to lock in place. Also known as Type A pins.
    For the best fit, drill your hole slightly larger than the nominal diameter shown.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Fully Grooved, Parallel Groove.

    Parallel Groove

    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Parallel Groove—Fit tighter than pins with tapered grooves to stay in place under severe vibration. However, they require more force to insert.
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    Double Shear Breaking
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    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
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    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    6 mm Diameter
    206-0.075 to 06.3-0.05 to 0.05Parallel5,700Rockwell B68ISO 8740105429N133000000
     
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