Starrett Precision Ground Flat Stock for The Most Intricate Work - Ideal for Professionals, Amateurs and Home Improvement - O-1 Standard Material Type, 1" Width, 1/4" Thickness - 54364

The O1 tool steel sheet has been precision ground and polished, meets American Society for Testing and Materials International ASTM A681 specifications, and has a standard tolerance. The O1 tool steel grade has better machinability than A2 tool steel. It must be hardened in oil, which can be done at relatively low temperatures for good dimensional stability. The sheet has been ground to achieve the precise shape and size.Steel is an iron alloy with carbon and other elements that modify the steel to achieve specific properties. In general, steels with higher carbon content have greater strength, hardness, and wear resistance, while those with lower carbon content have more formability, weldability, and toughness. Carbon steels, which include most AISI-SAE grades in the 1000 range, are classified by their level of carbon content as low (below 0.3%), medium (0.3% to 0.6%) and high (0.6% and above). Alloy steels, which include AISI-SAE grades in the 1300 and 4000 ranges and above, incorporate elements such as chromium, molybdenum, and nickel to modify properties like machinability and corrosion resistance. Tool steels, which include most grades with a letter and number grade designation, have high carbide content for wear resistance, high hardness, and the ability to hold a cutting edge. Some tool steels are designed to resist deformation when used in elevated temperatures.Tensile strength, used to indicate a material’s overall strength, is the peak stress it can withstand before it breaks. Wear resistance indicates the ability to prevent surface damage caused by contact with other surfaces. Toughness describes the material's ability to absorb energy before breaking, while hardness (commonly measured as indentation hardness) describes its resistance to permanent surface deformation. Formability indicates how easily the material can be permanently shaped. Machinability describes how easily it can be cut, shaped, finished, or otherwise machined, while weldability characterizes the ability to be welded.

• Ideal Tool for Precise and Complex Projects - The stock is dimensionally stable and perfect even for the most intricate work. The stock's durability ensures that it can withstand wear and tear, making it a great tool investment.
• Strong and Tough - It comes with deep hardening characteristics and fine grain structure for excellent service and performance.
• Use with Ease - It is very convenient and machines freely as it is fully spheroidized and annealed, allowing for excellent and efficient work.
• Easy to Identify - It has full length identification and eliminates confusion with other steels. By having a clear identification, it ensures that the correct steel is being used for the intended purpose, reducing the risk of errors and hazards.
• Precision Redefined - Designed to meet the highest standards of accuracy and durability, Starrett's dedication for innovation, precision and accuracy has made them as one of the most reliable brands in the field for over a century.