All rods come in 36" lengths and are AISI/SAE. Available in the following types:
O-1 Oil-hardening for general tool room use. Good nondeforming characteristics. Moderate resistance to abrasion. Machinability 90%.
S-7 Air-hardening molybdenum, chromium, shock resisting. High impact strength with moderate wear resistance. Machinability 95%.
A-2 Air-hardening. Maximum abrasion resistance. Machinability 65%.
D-2 Air-hardening. High carbon, high chrome, high wear resistance. Machinability 50%.
W-1 Water hardening offers a combination of high abrasion resistance and toughness when hardened. Machinability 100%.