Starrett 54871 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x2x0.0625 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54871 is a Type C1010 low carbon steel flat stock bar sized at 24 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.0625 inches thick. It is a general-purpose cold-finished steel flat used in fabrication, machining, maintenance, and repair applications across industrial and trade environments. The C1010 material specification indicates a low carbon content, making this stock suitable for welding, bending, and light forming without risk of brittle fracture. Machinists, maintenance technicians, fabricators, and tool-and-die tradespeople are the primary installers and end users of this flat stock.

This flat stock is well suited for use in machine shops, plant maintenance departments, and light fabrication operations where a precise, ready-to-use steel bar is needed without additional milling or grinding. It ships as a single piece and is appropriate for applications requiring close dimensional control, including fixture building, shim fabrication, bracket stock, and similar metalworking tasks. Its tight tolerances make it a reliable choice where dimensional accuracy matters at the bench or machine.

Key Features

• Type C1010 low carbon steel — weldable, formable, and machinable
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise dimensional control
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches — held tight for close-fit applications
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches — allows material for facing or squaring to final length
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches — ensures flat and square stock out of the package
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard cold-finished low carbon steel flat stock for general industrial and trade fabrication use where Type C1010 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

This flat stock is handled and cut by machinists or fabricators using standard metalworking equipment including band saws, milling machines, and angle grinders with appropriate metal-cutting blades or wheels. Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when cutting or grinding steel flat stock. Deburr all cut edges before assembly or installation in any fixture or mechanical application. Follow applicable shop safety standards and material handling guidelines for ferrous metals.