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Bend-and-Stay Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire
Bend this wire and it will stay put. Frequently used as tying wire and locking wire, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
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| 0.081" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Drawn | 550° | 50 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods
- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: Not Rated
Metric sizes: 9,000 psi - Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper:
Inch sizes: H02 (1/2 Hard) to H03 (3/4 Hard)
Metric sizes: H01 (1/4 Hard) to H02 (1/2 Hard) - Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B134
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.
Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Form 510 Bronze Wire
- Temper Rating: Spring
- Tensile Strength: 130,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B159
Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs, bellows, and switches.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Container Type | Container Size, lbs. | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
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| 0.081" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 50 | Coil | 1 | Polished | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-to-Form 1100 Aluminum Wire
- Yield Strength: 3,500 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated (Soft)
- Temper: O (Annealed)
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B211
This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent. Use it as tie wire and for bundling. Because 1100 aluminum is 99% pure, it offers superior formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Weight, lb. | Container Type | Each | |
| 0.081" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 42 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1/4 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.081" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 165 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.081" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 840 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 5 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 0.081" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Drill Bit Size | Lg. | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.081" | -0.0002" to 0" | 46 | 2 1/8" | Precision Ground | 0.001" | 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.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Reamer Size | Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.081" | 0" to 0.0002" | 46 | 2 1/8" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.001" | 00000000 | 00000 |
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.
Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
- Specifications Met: ASTM A686
These rods, also called drill rod, are ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances. They are ready to be turned in a lathe. With lower amounts of alloy elements than other tool steels, W1 offers excellent machinability. This water-hardening material is often used for hammers, files, taps, and reamers. These rods are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.