VT machining offers CNC Bending for O1 Tool Steel (UNS T31501 / 1.2510 / SKS3), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Oil-hardening, easiest tool steel to machine.
CNC Bending Notes for O1 Tool Steel
CNC Bending is rarely the right route for O1 Tool Steel: in its usual condition (Annealed or hardened, ~200 HB annealed; 57-62 HRC hardened) it is not suited to this process. We normally recommend grinding, EDM or machining from bar instead — send the drawing and we will suggest the most economical method.
O1 Tool Steel bends to a tight inside radius (about 1× thickness) in this condition.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of O1 Tool Steel weighs about 0.78 kg.
O1 Tool Steel Data Relevant to CNC Bending
| Equivalent designations | UNS T31501 / 1.2510 / SKS3 |
|---|---|
| Typical supply condition | Annealed or hardened |
| Hardness (typical) | ~200 HB annealed; 57-62 HRC hardened |
Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.
More on CNC Bending Alloy Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc bending guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Bending Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Bending O1 Tool Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm O1 Tool Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed or hardened), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Send the drawing, the O1 Tool Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Bending O1 Tool Steel?
Achievable tolerances for O1 Tool Steel forming depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What is CNC Bending O1 Tool Steel and how is it done?
CNC Bending O1 Tool Steel refers to cNC bending forms sheet metal to precise angles using a programmed press brake and back-gauge. Applied to O1 Tool Steel — wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Bending O1 Tool Steel?
CNC Bending prototypes for O1 Tool Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Bending on O1 Tool Steel?
Machined O1 Tool Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
Why is O1 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC Bending?
O1 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, which makes it well suited to CNC Bending. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished O1 Tool Steel forming part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.