PRECISION GROUND RODS / MATERIAL FAMILY
Tool Steel Ground Rods
Cold-work, hot-work and shock-resisting tooling grades
GRADE & CONDITION MATTER
Explore Tool Steel Ground Rods by Exact Grade
Tool steel precision rods for tooling, dies, punches and engineered components require the right grade, annealed or hardened condition, and allowance for subsequent machining or heat treatment. Confirm size and grindability before ordering finished rod stock.
Select a material below for grade-specific standards, typical supplied conditions, processing considerations and quotation requirements. Grade listing does not indicate stock availability or guarantee a finished tolerance.
8 grade guides available in this family.
SELECT A GRADE
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Select the exact grade to view its material-specific guide and request finishing or ground bar stock pricing.
MATERIAL SELECTION
Selection & Processing Considerations
Review the material considerations below before specifying ground-bar finish and dimensions.
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Cold-Work Tool Steels
O1, O6, A2 and D2 differ in alloy chemistry, air/oil hardening behavior, abrasion resistance and dimensional control.
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Shock-Resisting, Hot-Work & High-Speed
S7, H13, W1 and M2 require grade-specific condition, thermal processing and inspection requirements. Avoid applying a generic heat-treatment promise to every tool steel grade.
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Provide the exact material grade, applicable ASTM/AMS or other specification, finished outside diameter, upper and lower OD limits, required length and total quantity. Include straightness method, roughness and condition when required by your drawing.
Material descriptions guide purchasing discussion; grade certification, stock availability, heat treatment and dimensional requirements are confirmed during quotation.