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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
| Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance , mm | Fabrication | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Magnetic Properties | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 5 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 6 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 7 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 8 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 10 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 12 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 14 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 16 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 18 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 20 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 25 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||
| 50 | -0.0127 to 0 | Cold Worked | Precision Ground | 1/16" per ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 |
Easy-to-Machine Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
When compared to standard 304 stainless steel, this material can be machined faster with less wear on cutting tools. 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.
304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.
Rods are also called Project 70+.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
- Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647
- Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Straightness Tolerance | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 7/16" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 7/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 3/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 3/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 | |||||
| 2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | Not Rated | 0000000 |
Easy-to-Machine Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
This 316/316L material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 316 stainless steel. It also contains less carbon for better weldability. The addition of molybdenum gives it excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
Rods are also known as Project 70+.
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.
- Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A276, SAE AMS5648, SAE AMS5653
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 1/8" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 3/16" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1/4" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 5/16" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 3/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1/2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 3/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 7/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 1/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 3/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 3/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 1 7/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 | |||||
| 2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Cold Worked | 0000000 |
Easy-to-Machine High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
- Yield Strength: 118,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C35 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C47
- Specifications Met: ASTM A564
Also known as Project 70+ and 630 stainless steel, this material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel. It has a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, so it offers better corrosion resistance. Maximum temperature for corrosion resistance is not rated.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Straightness Tolerance | Magnetic Properties | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 1/8" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 000000 | |||
| 5/32" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 3/16" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 1/4" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 5/16" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 3/8" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.0025" to 0.0025" | Cold Worked | 0.010" per ft. | Magnetic | 0000000 |