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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 | |
| 0.039" | -0.0002" to 0" | 61 | 1 5/8" | Not Rated | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
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 | |
| 0.039" | 0" to 0.0002" | 61 | 1 5/8" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods and Discs
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: See table
- Tensile Strength: See table (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: See table (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
These rods and discs are made of PTFE, a material that surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. In addition to resisting most solvents, they are an excellent electrical insulator. They are easy to machine and have a naturally slippery surface that makes them a good choice for bearings, gears, and parts that slide and roll.
| Dia. | Min. Dia. Tolerance | Max. Dia. Tolerance | Temp. Range, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Specifications Met | Lg., ft. | Each | |
| 0.039" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 25 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.039" | -0.002" | 0.002" | -300° to 500° | 2,000-3,480 | Durometer 50D-65D | ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0 | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Rods
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: See table
- Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
- Fiber Tensile Stiffness: Standard (33-36 msi)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
Reinforce structures with these rods—they weigh less than aluminum while remaining strong and almost as rigid. Their fibers are aligned in a single direction, so they hold up to bending across the fibers but will splinter and separate like string cheese when bent along the length of the fiber. Carbon fiber is known for its use in the aerospace industry where a balance of weight and strength is vital.
36" Lg. | ||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Temperature Range | Each | |
| 0.039" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 0° F to 250° F | 0000000 | 000000 |