Starrett 53958 AISI O1 Tool Steel Flat Stock 1/16" x 1-1/2" x 18"

The Starrett 53958 is a precision flat stock made from AISI O1 oil-hardening tool steel, measuring 1/16" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 18" long. This high-quality tool steel is ideal for fabricating custom tools, dies, gauges, and precision components.

Key Features:

• AISI O1 oil-hardening tool steel for superior hardness and wear resistance
• Dimensionally stable during heat treatment, minimizing warping and distortion
• Excellent for intricate work and thin sections with minimal risk of cracking
• Precision ground flat stock with tight tolerances
• Can be hardened to Rockwell C 57-64 for maximum durability
• Machines easily in the annealed condition

O1 tool steel is a versatile, general-purpose steel that combines good wear resistance with ease of machining and heat treating. It's widely used for punches, dies, taps, reamers, gauges, and other precision tools where dimensional stability and edge retention are critical.