O6 Steel Bar 3/4 x 1/4 x 12 *Unusual Find New Old Stock
USD 25.00 USD
Specifications
| Brand | presco |
| Metal/Alloy Type | Steel |
| Item Type | Flat Stock |
| Sheet/Flat Stock Thickness | 1/4 in |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Sheet/Flat Stock Length | 12 in |
| Sheet/Flat Stock Width | 3/4” |
Not an easy find, but a very cool tool steel especially for knife makers. O6 steel is an oil-hardening, graphitic tool steel (ASTM T31506) recognized for its exceptional machinability and self-lubricating properties. Its unique microstructure contains free graphite, which is achieved through its high carbon and silicon balance. Carbon (C): 1.25% - 1.55% (approx. 0.70% to 0.90% exists as free graphite) Silicon (Si): 0.55% - 1.50% Manganese (Mn): 0.30% - 1.10% Molybdenum (Mo): 0.20% - 0.30% Chromium (Cr): 0.30% max Phosphorus (P): 0.030% max Sulfur (S): 0.030% max 3/4” x 1/4” x 12”