1. Solid Round Rod (RR) Available in 40 different standard RR sizes, unground with minimal grind stock. These are available in all of our grades, but are generally stocked in grades HB-2, HB-3, and HB-110. The stock we maintain is in the 'green' state, allowing us to provide you with custom cut to length sizes, eliminating your waste of unusable pieces.
2. Tubing (Solid Round Rod with one hole) All of the standard RR sizes can be provided as tubing, or we can customize diameters to fit your specific needs. The center hole can be positioned in the center or moved to a specific point off center. Tubing is not generally stocked but made to your request.
3. Ground Round Rod (GRR) New to HB Carbide, this product is currently available in 20 different standard Ground Round Rod sizes. Our standard finish is considered polished (6-8 micro), with OD tolerances maintained at -0.0001"/-0.0004". These are stocked in our HB-110 Grade for overnight shipment. They are also available as special orders in any of our other grades.
4. 2 Straight Coolant Hole Rod (RS) H.B. produces all of the standard RS sizes of 2 straight hole rod. Many of these standard sizes are always stocked on our shelves. We maintain a small quantity of "hard" 12.2" long sticks for immediate shipment. Most of our stock is maintained in the 'green' state, which allows us to cut it to your exact length required. Using this option, you can eliminate the scrap associated with unusable cut off ends.
5. Helical Hole Rod HB maintains a supply of popular sizes of 2 helical hole 30 degree rods made by Arno Friedrichs - Germany. We are also able to supply 3-hole helical and 40 degree rods, but with longer lead times. Helical rods can also be ordered as "Specials" with custom lengths and geometries.