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Low-Carbon Steel Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See table
- Specifications Met: See table
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as fixture clamps, mounting plates, and spacers. This material can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Rods and Discs
Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.
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- Yield Strength: 77,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
To Order: Please specify length in increments of 0.25" within the range listed.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Straightness Tolerance | Choose a Length | Per Inch | |
| 4 1/4" | -0.006" to 0" | 1/8" | 13"-90" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods and Discs
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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- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C19 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C48
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
To Order: Please specify length in increments of 0.25" within the range listed.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Choose a Length | Per Inch | |
| 4 1/4" | -0.006" to 0" | Annealed (Softened) | 13"-90" | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength 4340 Alloy Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 68,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C20 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Use 4340 alloy steel for power transmission and structural applications that involve extreme impact, heat, and wear.
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Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: 55,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C64
An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. 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. These rods and discs are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Specifications Met | Choose a Length | Per Inch | |
| 4 1/4" | 0.01" to 0.093" | Turned | Not Rated | ASTM A681 | 13" to 90" in 0.25" increments | 0000000 | 000000 |
Oversized Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C55
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. Often made into chisels, rivets, and punches, S7 tool steel can handle repeated impact without fracturing. It is an air-hardening material. These rods and discs are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Choose a Length | Per Inch | |
| 4 1/4" | 0.062" to 0.109" | Annealed (Softened) | Turned | Not Rated | 13"-90" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Oversized High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 239,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C20 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C54
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
An oversized diameter on these rods allows for finishing to your exact requirements. Able to maintain good strength and wear resistance in high temperatures, H13 tool steel also resists cracking from repeated heating and cooling cycles. It's an air-hardening material that's widely used in die-casting applications.
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To Order: Please specify length in increments of 0.25" within the range listed.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Choose a Length | Per Inch | |
| 4 1/4" | 0.015" to 0.093" | Annealed (Softened) | 13"-90" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness:
Foot and inch sizes: Brinell 95 (Soft)
Metric sizes: Brinell 80 (Soft) - Temper: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met:
Cold Worked: ASTM B211
Extruded: ASTM B221
Cold Rolled: ASTM B209
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Temper | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | Choose a Length | Per Inch | |
| 4 1/4" | -0.034" to 0.034" | Extruded | T6511 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 13"-90" | 0000000 | 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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Oversized 932 Bearing Bronze Rods
- Yield Strength: 20,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B25 (Soft)
- Temper: M07
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B505
Diameter is oversized to allow for finishing. Offering excellent antifriction qualities, 932 bronze also offers good strength and wear resistance. It's also known as SAE 660 and is often used for bearings, bushings, and thrust washers.
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Borosilicate Glass Rods and Discs
- Color: Clear
- Max. Temperature: 445° F
- Fabrication: Annealed
Also called Pyrex and Schott glass, this glass resists clouding and pitting and is highly chemical and heat resistant. With a low rate of thermal expansion, it stays dimensionally stable during changes in temperature.
Also Available: Other disc sizes. Please select 8477K98 and specify the diameter and length.
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