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Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length 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. | Dia. Tolerance | Drill Bit Size | Lg. | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
0.166" | -0.0002" to 0" | 19 | 3 1/4" | 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Reamer Size | Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
0.166" | 0" to 0.0002" | 19 | 3 1/4" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Full-Groove Dowel Pins
Grooves run the full length of these pins for a firm hold that won't spin. Use them in place of standard dowel, spring, and taper pins to fasten parts. The three grooves pinch shut when pressed into a hole, creating tension to lock pins in place. For the best fit, the hole should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter shown. The ends are chamfered for easy insertion. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces. Also known as type A pins.
Pins with tapered grooves are easier to install than pins with parallel grooves, but more likely to loosen from vibration. Zinc-plated steel pins have good strength and some corrosion resistance.
18-8 stainless steel pins offer a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. They may be mildly magnetic. Pins are passivated for added protection against corrosion and oxidation.
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Center-Groove Dowel Pins
Center-groove pins are often used in place of clevis pins or to create T-handles. The grooves pinch shut when pressed into a hole, creating tension and holding the pin in place. The grooved center locks pins in position, while the smooth ends act as a pivot. For the best fit, the hole should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter shown. The ends are chamfered for easy insertion. Pins are made of zinc-plated steel for good strength and some corrosion resistance. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces. Also known as type E pins.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Lg. | Dia. (A) | Dia. (A) Tolerance | Dia. (B) | Dia. (B) Tolerance | Groove Lg. | Breaking Strength, lbs. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Plated 1117 Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel | |||||||||
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5/32" Dia. | |||||||||
1/2" | 0.156" | -0.002" to 0" | 0.166" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 1/4" | 2,300 | 25 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 0.156" | -0.002" to 0" | 0.166" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 3/8" | 2,300 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Half-Groove Dowel Pins
These pins make good hinges or pivots. The grooves pinch shut when pressed into a hole, creating tension and holding the pin in place. The grooved half locks pins in position, while the smooth half acts as a pivot. For the best fit, the hole should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter shown. The ends are chamfered for easy insertion. Pins are made of zinc-plated steel for good strength and some corrosion resistance. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces. Also known as type H pins.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Half-Groove Dowel Pins with Notch
These pins are commonly used as anchors for tension springs. The grooved half locks pins in position, and spring ends fit in to the notch. The grooves pinch shut when pressed into a hole, creating tension and holding the pin in place. For the best fit, the hole should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter shown. The ends are rounded for easy insertion. Pins are made of zinc-plated steel for good strength and some corrosion resistance. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces. Also known as type G pins.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Quarter-Groove Dowel Pins
Quarter-groove pins are well suited for hinges or pivots. The grooves pinch shut when pressed into a hole, creating tension and holding the pin in place. The grooved end locks pins in position, while the smooth portion acts as a pivot. For the best fit, the hole should be equal to or slightly larger than the diameter shown. The ends are chamfered for easy insertion. Pins are made of zinc-plated steel for good strength and some corrosion resistance. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces. Also known as type C pins.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.