Starrett 54870 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock Type C1010

Product Description

The STARRETT 54870 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar cut to 24 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 0.0625 inches thick. It conforms to Type C1010 material specification, a common low carbon steel grade known for its machinability and weldability. This flat stock is used as raw material for fabrication, shim stock, bracket stock, and general metalworking applications. Thickness and squareness are held to plus or minus 0.001 inches, making it suitable for precision layout and fit-up work. Width tolerance is held to plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches, and length tolerance is plus 0.625 inches. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians are the primary users.

This flat stock is suited for light-duty fabrication work in residential and commercial maintenance environments, machine shops, and industrial service settings. Common applications include shim stock, mounting plate blanks, strap fabrication, and general fit-up work where a consistent, close-tolerance flat bar is required. The tight thickness tolerance supports applications where stack-up dimensions matter. It ships as a single piece and is intended for direct use or further machining to final shape.

Key Features

• Type C1010 low carbon steel construction for easy machining and welding
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fit-up applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches for consistent material sizing
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches allows for cut-to-length finishing
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order requirement beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose low carbon steel flat bar suitable for fabrication, shim, and metalworking applications where Type C1010 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Handling and cutting of steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate personal protective equipment including cut-resistant gloves and eye protection. Cut edges will be sharp and should be deburred before final installation or assembly. Follow applicable shop safety standards and local codes when welding or machining C1010 steel. Store flat stock horizontally on a clean, dry surface to prevent warping or surface corrosion.