Ground Flat Stock, 4mm x 40mm x 500mm

Available to purchase in a host of metric sizes and specifications, these precision ground flat stock bars are supplied as 1.2510/O1 tool steel. Manufactured from one of the most commonly used cold work steels, these products are supplied in an annealed state. These gauge plates are suitable for oil hardening to allow your tools to hold a good cutting edge. Each end of the bar is saw cut and the surfaces have been ground for your ease. The steel can be hardened to up to 64 HRc and can be used in temperatures of up to 200°C. All sizes listed are 500mm long and 4mm thick varying in width.

Features and Benefits
• Manufactured from general purpose 1.2510/O1 tool steel that offers durability, resistance to wear and tear as well as maintaining a good cutting edge for your tools
• The products come annealed allowing you to easily mould the material to match your needs before hardening
• High dimensional stability and wear resistance making it a robust product even in temperatures of up to 200°C
• Available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs and avoid material wastage
• Saves time as you don't need to mill and cut a raw material plate all the way down

Typical Applications
• Can be used for the production of knives, stamping dies, wood cutting tools or for mould making applications

Notes
• Material Specification:
• Nearest AISI Standard: O1
• Hardness: 230 HB
• Surface Roughness: max. 3.2µm