11/32" Rods | McMaster-Carr

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.
11/32"	-0.0005" to 0"	Cold Worked	Rockwell B85 (Medium)	1/16" per ft.	00000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Hardened High-Speed M42 Tool Steel

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C65 (Very Hard)

Also known as cobalt steel, this M42 tool steel maintains its hardness in high-speed cutting applications that generate intense heat. Use it to make tools for cutting extremely hard materials.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg.	Mechanical Finish		Each
11/32"	-0.0002" to 0"	4 3/4"	Precision Ground	0000000	000000

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe. They’re also known as drill rod. A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies.

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Rods

Yield Strength: See Table
Hardness: See Table
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See Table
Specifications Met: ASTM A681

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Yield Strength	Heat Treatment	Hardness	Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
11/32"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	55,000 psi	Annealed (Softened)	Rockwell B101	Rockwell C62	Precision Ground	0.005" per ft.	00000000	00000	000000	000000

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

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

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these rods are precision ground with a tight diameter tolerance. Also known as drill rod, they're all set for turning applications in your lathe. A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and it keeps a sharper cutting edge. This air-hardening material is widely used for punches, broaches, and dies.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Mechanical Finish		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.
11/32"	-0.0003" to 0"	Precision Ground	0000000	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.
11/32"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Not Rated	00000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000