- Material and construction - Solid round bar, turned steel, Grade 304. Combines hardness and toughness for reliable mechanical performance. - Smooth surface finish, easy to machine and shape, with high resistance to cracking. - Key benefits — why you need this product - Superior wear resistance extends tool life under repetitive cutting and forming operations. - Balanced hardness and toughness reduce chipping and breakage during heavy machining. - Versatile workability enables precise shaping, drilling and finishing without excessive tooling problems. - Recommended storage with a light oil film to reduce oxidation and minimize air contact. - Primary functions and performance - Designed for manufacturing and machining of cutting and forming components where dimensional stability and wear resistance matter. - Suitable for shaping arcs, end faces, drilling, threading, surfacing, steps and grooves. - Works well when machining copper, aluminum and unhardened steel materials. - Typical applications and use scenarios 1. Making end mills, cutting tools and sharp knives where a hard, wear-resistant blank is required for further grinding and finishing. 2. Producing bearing sleeve rods, high-hardness ejector rods and die pins for tool and die work, benefiting from the material’s toughness and crack resistance. 3. Fabricating engraving tools, chisels and punch needles used in precision forming and stamping operations on softer metals such as copper and aluminum. - Compatibility and handling - Best used as a raw billet for further machining and heat treatment according to the specific tool or die requirements. - Apply oil for storage and minimize exposure to air to prevent surface oxidation. - Intended for use with standard machining processes to create threads, holes, grooves and precision surfaces. This Grade 304 solid round bar offers a practical balance of wear resistance, formability and toughness for toolmaking and precision machining tasks.