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Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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Easy-to-Machine 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.
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- Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
- Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B77 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B85 (Medium) - Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A582
Metric Sizes: EN 10088-3
Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.
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- Yield Strength:
Inch Sizes: 30,000 psi
Metric Sizes: 29,000 psi - Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium) - Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A276
Hardened Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
- Yield Strength: 170,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C42 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Temper: H900
- Specifications Met: ASTM A564, SAE AMS5643
Hardened for improved strength and wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a strict diameter tolerance. Use them for turning applications in your lathe. With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It’s also known as 630 stainless steel. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.
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Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Each piece is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel. With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength material offers better corrosion resistance. It's also known as 630 stainless steel. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.
Rods are held to a strict diameter tolerance, so they’re ready for turning in your lathe.
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- Yield Strength: 118,000 psi
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C47
- Specifications Met: ASTM A564
Hardened Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel
Hardened for superior wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance so they’re ready for turning in a lathe. One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1200° F.
Metric rods are also known as Project 70+.
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- Yield Strength: 138,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C30 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Specifications Met: ASTM A582
Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 65,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C60
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.
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High-Strength Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 130,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C32 (Hard)
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
Often called ETD-150, these rods are made from a modified version of 4140 alloy steel and have been drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength. Also known as chrome-moly steel, they are used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. They resist fracturing from repeated stress.
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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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- Yield Strength: 55,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C62
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment:
Inch sizes: Rockwell C65
Metric sizes: Rockwell C62 - Specifications Met: ASTM A681
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.
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3 ft. Lg. | |||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | |
18mm | -0.025mm to 0.025mm | Precision Ground | 00000000 |
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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1 m Lg. | ||||
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Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance Range, mm | Hardness | Each | |
18 | -0.08 to 0.08 | Rockwell B75 (Medium) | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Ultra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C80 (Very Hard)
- Temper Rating: Not Rated
Tungsten carbide, sometimes called carbide, is harder than Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten with excellent wear resistance. Use it to machine long-lasting tools, such as end mills and inserts.
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
18mm | -0.007mm to 0mm | 100mm | -1.5mm to 1.5mm | Precision Ground | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Keyed Rotary Shafts
Combine these shafts with a machine key (not included) to transmit torque to gears, sprockets, and other power transmission components. All have an ANSI standard keyway (keys not included; see our selection of key stock). Their edges are chamfered to remove sharp corners, reducing damage to bearings, housings, and other components during installation. All are turned, ground, or polished to tight diameter and straightness tolerances.
Steel shafts are generally stronger than aluminum and stainless steel shafts but not as corrosion resistant. 1045 carbon steel shafts balance high strength and good machinability, making them ideal for general purpose use.
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Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | ANSI Keys Included | Straightness Tolerance | Edge Type | Hardness Rating | Hardness | Each | |
Metric—1045 Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
18mm Dia. (Tolerance: -0.0635mm to 0mm) | ||||||||||
200mm | 200mm | 6mm | 3.5mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 0000000 | 000000 |
400mm | 400mm | 6mm | 3.5mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1,000mm | 1,000mm | 6mm | 3.5mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2,000mm | 2,000mm | 6mm | 3.5mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Dowel Pins
Use dowel pins as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts. For a tight fit, your hole should be equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter shown. Breaking strength is measured as double shear, which is the force required to break a pin into three pieces.
Stainless steel pins are more corrosion resistant than steel pins. Pins that are passivated offer added protection against corrosion and oxidation. Stainless steel pins are precision ground except for 1/64" diameter pins. 18-8 stainless steel pins offer a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. They may be mildly magnetic. 316 stainless steel pins have the best corrosion resistance of our stainless steel pins. They may be mildly magnetic. Some pins meet material and dimensional standards set by ASME, Mil. Spec., DIN, or ISO. ISO 2338-m6 is functionally equivalent to DIN 7, but the ends are chamfered instead of rounded.
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Lg., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Min. Hardness | Breaking Strength | Passivation | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
18 mm Dia. | ||||||||
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20 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
30 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
40 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
50 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Lg., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Min. Hardness | Breaking Strength | Passivation | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
18 mm Dia. | ||||||||
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20 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
30 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
40 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
50 | 0.007 to 0.018 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Passivated | ISO 2338-m6 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-High-Temperature Quartz Glass Rods and Discs
- Color: Clear
- Max. Temperature: 2100° F
- Fabrication: Annealed
Able to withstand temperatures up to 2100° F, this quartz glass is useful in high-temperature applications that also require optical clarity, such as high-intensity lighting, fiber-optic production, and optical lens systems. It provides excellent UV transmission, as well as high transmission in the visible and infrared ranges.
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12" Lg. | |||||
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Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Edge Fabrication | Lg. Tolerance | Each | |
18 | -0.380 to 0.380 | Ground | -0.125" to 0.125" | 00000000 | 000000 |