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    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Precision ground and held to strict straightness tolerances, these 304 stainless steel rods are made for accurate turning and machining. They’re used to create precise cylindrical parts that hold up to water and chemicals, such as guide rods in automated laboratory equipment. Made from the most common stainless steel, these rods can be used in a wide range of applications. They maintain their corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    304/304L Stainless Steel—Dual certified, choose 304/304L whether you need 304, 304L, or an alloy that captures the benefits of both. Low carbon content improves weldability while maintaining corrosion resistance and strength.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    Tight Tolerance
    2-0.0127 to 0.0127304/304L Stainless Steel
    		Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7638232N130000000000000000000000000000
     

    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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    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.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    2-0.05 to 0Cold Worked60,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A1088920K12000000000000000

    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods

    One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    2-0.025 to 0316 Stainless Steel
    		Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)1335T2200000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods.
    The most formable brass alloy we offer. With its high copper content and little to no lead, 260 is so soft you can bend it at room temperature. It's often shaped into ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware. Also known as cartridge brass.
    300 mm Long
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    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2-0.051 to 0.051H01ASTM B134188605K4600000

    Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods

    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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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    2-0.025 to 0Cold DrawnRockwell B85 (Medium)EN 10088-31274T41000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods.
    This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel. Rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they’re all set for turning in your lathe.
    One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing 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.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    2-0.0127 to 0.0127316 Stainless Steel
    		Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56482959N14000000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
    These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe. 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. For added wear resistance, this material can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Specs.
    Met
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    2-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N604000000000000

    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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    Dia.,
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    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Lg.
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Each
    2-0.005 to 02.0
    		1 1/2"261,000 psiRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A11100000
    2-0.005 to 02.0
    		2 1/8"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A2340000
    2-0.005 to 02.0
    		3 3/8"261,000 psiRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground2900A1180000

    Architectural 385 Brass Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Architectural 385 Brass Rods.
    From handrails and hinges to ornamental trim, create parts where appearances matter. Known as architectural bronze, 385 brass weathers to a rich, dark-brown patina, so it’s often turned into decorative accents. It’s highly machinable and stronger than 360 brass, the easiest alloy to machine. You can even bend it into detailed shapes. However, you may need a furnace or forge since it’s typically formed between 1150° and 1350° F.
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    1 m Long
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    mm
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    2Not RatedEN 121649122K7900000

    Tight-Tolerance Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
    This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel. Rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they are ready for turning in a lathe.
    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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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    Tight Tolerance
    2-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell B85 (Medium)ASTM A582, SAE AMS56402961N100000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods.
    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.
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    3 ft. Long
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    2-0.0130 to 0.0130Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A68188625K6100000
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