11/16" Wire | McMaster-Carr

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel. 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.

Rods are precision ground and straightened, so they’re ready for turning in your lathe.

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Rods

Yield Strength: See Table
Hardness: See Table
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: See Table

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Yield Strength, psi	Fabrication	Hardness	Specifications Met	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	30,000	Cold Drawn	Rockwell B80 (Medium)	ASTM A276	1/16" per 5 ft.	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

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.

304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.

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304/304L Stainless Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A276

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 5 ft.	00000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel. Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

Rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they are ready for turning in a lathe.

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Rods

Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
Hardness: See Table
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A582, SAE AMS5640

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Hardness	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	-0.0005" to 0"	Cold Worked	Rockwell B85 (Medium)	1/16" per ft.	00000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

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Rods

Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B77 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A582
Metric Sizes: EN 10088-3

Inch
Dia.	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance	Dia. Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	Cold Drawn	1/8" per 5 ft.	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.

316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.

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Rods

Yield Strength:
Inch Sizes: 30,000 psi
Metric Sizes: 29,000 psi
Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A276

316/316L Stainless Steel
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temp., °F	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
Inch
11/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Cold Worked	1500°	1/8" per 5 ft.	00000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Tight-Tolerance Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel. The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.

316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.

Rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they’re all set for turning in your lathe.

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Rods

Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met: ASTM A276, SAE AMS5648

316/316L Stainless Steel
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Worked	1/8" per 6 ft.	0000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: See table
Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)

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.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Drill Bit Size	Lg.	Yield Strength	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		Each
11/16"	-0.0005" to 0"	11/16"	6"	Not Rated	Precision Ground	0.012" per ft.	00000000	000000

Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)

Also known as reamer blanks, these rods have an oversized diameter that allows for finishing to your exact requirements. 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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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Reamer Size	Lg.	Lg. Tolerance	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		Each
0.6875"	0" to 0.0005"	11/16"	6"	-1/32" to 1/32"	Precision Ground	0.012" per ft.	00000000	000000

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
Fabrication: Hot Rolled
Specifications Met: ASTM A686

Made with lower amounts of alloy elements than other tool steels, these W1 rods are highly machinable. Also called drill rods, they are precision ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances. They’re ready to be turned on a lathe. 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. You can harden the surface with heat treating for added wear resistance or water harden for added strength. These rods are often used to make hammers, files, and reamers. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM A686 standards for quality and performance.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Drill Bit Size	Heat Treatment	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
0.6875"	-0.001000" to 0.00100"	11/16"	Annealed (Softened)	Precision Ground	0.005" per ft.	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
Fabrication: Hot Rolled
Specifications Met: ASTM A681

Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance. They’re also known as drill rod. Often used for dies, punches, and gauges, O1 tool steel is an oil-hardening material that resists wear and abrasion. It can also be surface hardened with heat treating for added wear resistance. These rods have been manufactured to meet ASTM A681 standards for performance and quality.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Mechanical Finish		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
0.6875"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Annealed (Softened)	Precision Ground	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods and Discs

Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: 15,000 psi
Metric sizes: 23,000 psi
Hardness: See table
Temper:
Inch sizes: H02 (1/2 Hard)
Metric sizes: 1/2 Hard
Heat Treatable: No
Specifications Met:
Inch sizes: ASTM B16
Metric sizes: European Standard EN 12164

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance Range	Hardness		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Rockwell B25 (Soft)	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Rods

Yield Strength: 73,000 psi
Hardness: Brinell 150 (Medium)
Temper: T6
Fabrication: Cold Worked
Specifications Met: ASTM B211

Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include keys, gears, and other high-stress parts. It is often used as a replacement for 2024 aluminum because it’s stronger and provides similar performance in all other aspects.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range, °F	Straightness Tolerance		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	2 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/16"	-0.0005" to 0.0000"	Hardened	-320° to 210°	0.005" per ft.	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000