Precision Ground Flat Stock O1 Tool Steel, 12mm x 500mm

Manufactured from an excellent all purpose 1.2510/O1 grade tool steel, this range of precision ground flat stock is available to purchase in an array of metric sizes. Supplied in an annealed state with both ends saw cut and all four sides in a ground condition. This tool steel offers excellent durability when oil hardened, as well as possessing a good resistance to wear and tear and the ability to hold a decent cutting edge over time. All available gauge plates are 500mm in length and 12mm in thickness, with only their width varying.

Features and Benefits
• Manufactured from one of the most widely used cold work steels to guarantee a robust product
• Aids in reducing your material wastage and loss as it can be purchased in a variety of sizes to suit your individual needs
• Saves you time as it's quicker to forge a tool from ground flat stock that from a raw material plate
• Offers a high dimensional stability even in temperatures of up to 200°C
• Annealed state allows the tool steel to be easily manipulated into your desired tool shape before being oil hardened

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