Ground Flat Stock, 8mm x 20mm x 500mm

Measuring 500mm in length and 8mm in thickness, this metric range of precision ground flat stock is manufactured from general purpose 1.2510/O1 cold work steel. Supplied in an annealed state and suitable for oil hardening, it offers good durability as well as giving excellent wear resistance and holding a good cutting edge on your tool. Ideally used to forge tools with working temperatures up to 200 °C, this steel can be hardened up to 64 HRc. Each product has both ends saw cut and all four sides are ground flat.

Features and Benefits
• Aids in avoiding material loss and wastage, as the product can be purchased in multiple sizes to suit individual requirements
• Supplied in an annealed state to make it easier for you to mould the material to meet your needs
• Possesses high dimensional stability in temperatures up to 200­°C making it a robust product
• Manufactured from 1.2510/O1 steel which is innately durable, wear resistant and holds a good cutting edge over time
• Saves you time as there is no need to mill and grind your tool 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