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    About Stainless Steel
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    Compare over 25 types of stainless steel to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    Made from the most common stainless steel, these 304 stainless steel rods are used to create corrosion-resistant parts for a wide range of applications. Machine them into anything from shafts on chemical mixers to flanges on beverage lines. They maintain their corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    304/304L Stainless Steel—This dual-certified stainless steel meets both 304 and 304L requirements. Its low carbon content improves weldability while retaining corrosion resistance and strength.
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    11/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A27689535K1900000000000000000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Precision ground and held to strict straightness tolerances, these 304 stainless steel rods are made for accurate turning and machining. They’re used to create precise cylindrical parts that hold up to water and chemicals, such as guide rods in automated laboratory equipment. Made from the most common stainless steel, these rods can be used in a wide range of applications. They maintain their corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    11/16"-0.0005" to 0.0005"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A2768934K340000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods

    One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Dual certified to meet both 316 and 316L requirements. The low carbon content makes this stainless steel easy to weld while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.
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    11/16"-0.003" to 0.003"316/316L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A27689325K82000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods

    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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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
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    11/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold DrawnRockwell B77 (Medium)ASTM A5828984K8800000000000000000000000000000

    Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods

    With the highest lead content, 360 is the easiest brass alloy to machine. Known as free-machining and free-cutting brass, it handles high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping with minimal wear on your tools. You’ll often see it made into gears, pinions, and lock components.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods.
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    11/16"-0.003" to 0.003"H02ASTM B168953K20000000000000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Tight-Tolerance Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Rods.
    When precision and yield strength are nonnegotiable, choose these 7075 aluminum rods. They’re ground to paper-thin tolerances for parts that require pinpoint precision. Held to a strict straightness tolerance, they’re all set to turn in your lathe.
    7075 is one the strongest aluminum alloys, boasting a yield strength that rivals carbon steel rebar. Originally made for aircraft frames, it’s now turned into gears, machine keys, and other high-stress parts. It’s a good substitute for 2024 aluminum when forming and welding aren’t top concerns.
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    11/16"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT6
    ASTM B2110.005"/1 ft.9063K330000000000000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Rods.
    This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel. Rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they’re all set for turning in your lathe.
    One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Dual certified to meet both 316 and 316L requirements. The low carbon content makes this stainless steel easy to weld while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.
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    11/16"-0.0005" to 0.0005"316/316L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56488936K26000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
    This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel. Rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they are ready for turning in a lathe.
    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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    11/16"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedRockwell B85 (Medium)ASTM A582, SAE AMS564088915K540000000000000000000000000000000

    Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Undersized Hardened Multipurpose M2 High-Speed Tool Steel Rods.
    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.
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    11/16"-0.0005" to 0"11/16"
    6"Not RatedRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Precision Ground3009A158000000
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