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    About Stainless Steel
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    Compare over 25 types of stainless steel to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    Material Certificate Icon
    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. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Premium—Machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 304 stainless steel. Also called Project 70+.
    304/304L Stainless Steel—Alloyed with less carbon than standard 304, this stainless steel is easier to weld yet just as corrosion resistant and strong. It's dual certified 304 and 304L.
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    Dia. Tolerance
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    Premium
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    3/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    5/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    7/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    7/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 1/4"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 3/8"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 1/2"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 5/8"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 3/4"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    2"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel. Rods are precision ground and straightened, so they’re ready for turning in your lathe.
    From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    Material Certificate Icon
    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. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    6-0.0127 to 0.0127304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    8-0.0127 to 0.0127304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    10-0.0127 to 0.0127304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    12-0.0127 to 0.0127304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    15-0.0127 to 0.0127304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    20-0.0127 to 0.0127304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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