About Raw Materials
Ten products make up this range: two Erasteel silver steel round bars (metric and imperial), six Maxigear HSS and cobalt tool steel blanks, and two bronze bars (solid and hollow) from Finer Power Transmissions. Not sure which grade or size you need? Ask our team.
What's in the range
| Material | Listings | What the titles tell you |
|---|---|---|
| Silver steel round bar (Erasteel) | 2 | Metric (45 sizes); Imperial, water hardened (26 sizes) |
| Maxigear HSS round | 2 | 6mm x 100mm HSS round, M2; Round Tool Steel Imperial, high speed steel (11 sizes) |
| Maxigear HSS and cobalt square | 4 | 10mm x 100mm HSS Co square, M42; Square Imperial, HSS (24 sizes); Square Imperial, Cobalt (4 sizes); Square Metric, HSS (6 sizes) |
| Bronze bar (Finer Power Transmissions) | 2 | Solid bar, imperial, 1/2 to 2 inch diameter, 12 inch lengths; hollow bar, imperial, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inch OD, 12 inch lengths |
Choosing bar stock
Start with the material, then choose the section (round, square or hollow), the size system (metric or imperial) and the length. The two silver steel listings differ by size system, and the imperial one is listed as water hardened. Heat treatment details, tolerances and grades other than those in the titles are not given, so check the data sheet or ask us. Always check the data sheet. It is the source for composition and condition.
Related ranges
Brands: Erasteel, Maxigear and Finer Power Transmissions. Also see Tool Steels, Bronze Bar Stock, Lathe Tool Bits, Key Steel and Machining.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact the team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988.
Raw Materials FAQs
What is in the Raw Materials range?
Two Erasteel silver steel bars, six Maxigear HSS and cobalt tool steel blanks, and two bronze bars (solid and hollow).
What HSS grades are listed?
The Maxigear titles name M2 (6mm x 100mm round) and M42 cobalt (10mm x 100mm square). The other HSS and cobalt listings give the type, section and size system.
Is bronze bar available in hollow section?
Yes. The hollow bar is listed in imperial sizes, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inch OD in 12 inch lengths.