Silver Steel Round Bar 1/2" (12.7mm) x 333mm Mill Finish Excellent Machinability Good Weldability Ideal for Tool Making & Precision Engineering

1/2" (12.7mm) Silver Steel Round Bar

Material Characteristics:

• Material: Silver Steel
  • Grade: Silver Steel (also known as tool steel or drill rod)
  • Silver steel is a high-carbon steel alloyed with chromium and tungsten, known for its hardness and wear resistance. It is commonly used for making tools and precision instruments.

Physical Properties:

• Shape: Round Bar
  • The silver steel bar has a circular cross-section.
• Diameter: 12.7mm (1/2 inch)
  • The diameter of the bar is 12.7 millimeters, equivalent to 1/2 inch.
• Length: 333mm
  • The length of the bar is 333 millimeters.

Mechanical Properties:

• Formability: Poor
  • Silver steel has poor formability due to its high carbon content and hardness. It is brittle and prone to cracking when subjected to bending or forming processes.
• Weldability: Good
  • It has good weldability compared to other high-carbon steels. However, welding may require preheating and post-weld heat treatment to prevent cracking and maintain properties.
• Machinability: Excellent
  • Silver steel is renowned for its excellent machinability. It can be easily machined to precise dimensions and smooth finishes, making it suitable for applications where accuracy is crucial.

Additional Characteristics:

• Corrosion Resistance: Poor
  • Similar to other high-carbon steels, silver steel has poor corrosion resistance. It requires protective coatings or treatments to prevent rusting and corrosion in humid or corrosive environments.
• Weight/Metre: 0.99 Kg
  • The weight of the bar per meter length is approximately 0.99 kilograms

Specifications