These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.

The matte plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.

Made with more carbon and manganese than other easy-to-machine carbon steels, 1144 carbon steel has a higher yield strength and hardness. Also known as Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.

Also known as Fatigueproof, these rods have enhanced strength and resistance to breaking from repeated impact compared to High-Strength Easy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods.

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

This steel is nitrided, which involves the absorption of nitrogen, providing a corrosion-resistant surface that won’t flake or chip. It is comparable to NitroSteel.

A chrome plating on these rods increases their corrosion resistance. They're also hardened, which makes them more resistant to impacts and abrasion.

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Often called ETD-150, these rods are made from a modified version of 4140 alloy steel and have been drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength.

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears and shafts. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. It’s used for parts such as bearings, bushings, and punches.

While the low carbon content makes 8620 alloy steel easy-to-weld, it's the nickel, chromium, and molybdenum content that provides wear resistance.

Offering excellent resistance to cracking from impact and compression, C300 alloy steel is often used for dies and tooling. It is also known as maraging steel and VascoMax.

A vacuum arc remelting (VAR) casting process gives 9310 superior strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance over other types of alloy steel. It's often machined into heavy duty gears, clutch parts, and ratchets.

Made of a chromium-nickel-molybdenum alloy and strengthened with vanadium, this steel is the strongest alloy we offer.

Also known as Nitriding 135, this steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable alloys.

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.

Containing more pearlite and less ferrite, these cast iron rods are stronger and harder than standard ductile cast iron.

With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements.

Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance.

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are ready for turning in your lathe.

These rod sets are supplied in a metal index case with fold-out panels.

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Made from powdered metal, M4 tool steel has a consistent microstructure that gives it outstanding resistance to wear and abrasion. It is comparable to CPM Rex M4.

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Three times more wear resistant than your standard D2 tool steel. Also known as PSB27 steel, this tool steel is spray-formed for enhanced toughness that makes it ideal for stamps, cutting blades, and forming dies.

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

An oversized diameter on these rods allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Resistant to wear, abrasion, and chipping, A11 is a hard material that is often made into punches and stamping tools.

When compared to standard 304 stainless steel, this material can be machined faster with less wear on cutting tools. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel.

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel.

This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel.

These rods have been passivated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Stronger and more corrosion resistant than 316 stainless steel, Nitronic 50 is especially well-suited for use as shafts and fixtures in marine environments.

One of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating, 440C offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance. It's often used for bearings, valves, and knife blades.

Often used for fasteners and valves, 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.

Hardened for superior wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance so they’re ready for turning in a lathe.

Suitable for making molds, 420 stainless steel is a hard, wear-resistant material that can be finely polished to a very smooth surface.

Each piece is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel.

This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.

Widely used to fabricate fasteners and engine components, A286 will maintain its strength as temperatures rise.

13-8 PH stainless steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable types of stainless steel. It is widely used for fittings, pins, and lock washers.

Able to withstand temperatures up to 2100° F, 330 stainless steel is widely used as components for industrial furnaces, gas turbines, and boilers. It resists cracking when exposed to heating and cooling cycles.