Precision Ground Flat Stock O1 Tool Steel, 5mm x 1000mm

This range of metric sized cold work tool steel is manufactured from grade 1.2510/O1 steel, one of the most common types of steel for this purpose. Available in a variety of sizes, this precision ground stock comes with both ends saw cut and all four sides in a ground condition. Each product is 1000mm long and 5mm thick, varying in width to suit your needs. Supplied in an annealed state, the product is suitable for oil hardening up to 64HRc once it has been forged into your desired tool shape. With a high dimensional stability in temperatures even up to 200°C, each product offers good resilience, gives excellent wear resistance and holds a good cutting edge.

Features and Benefits
• Manufactured from grade 1.2510/O1 steel making it a robust product with good dimensional stability
• Supplied in an annealed condition making it easier for you to mould the material to your desired tool shape
• Can be oil hardened up to 64HRc to further bolster the durability of your tool
• The varying sizes helps to avoid material wastage as you can purchase the size that best suits your needs
• Saves you time as it is quicker to forge your tool from pre-cut ground flat stock as opposed to from a large raw material plate

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