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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 | |
0.1562" | -0.0002" to 0" | 5/32" | 3 1/8" | Not Rated | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |