Starrett 54878 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 1/16x8x24 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54878 is a Type C1010 low carbon steel flat stock bar measuring 1/16 inch thick, 8 inches wide, and 24 inches long. It is precision-milled to close tolerances, making it suitable for layout, fabrication, toolmaking, and general metalworking applications. Thickness and squareness are held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, and width tolerance is held to plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch. Length tolerance is plus 0.625 inch. Machinists, tool and die makers, maintenance technicians, and fabricators rely on this type of flat stock for shim stock, spacers, brackets, and custom-fit components requiring consistent cross-section geometry.

This flat stock is well suited for light fabrication, repair work, and prototype builds in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial settings. The C1010 low carbon steel specification offers good weldability and machinability, making it a practical choice for parts that will be cut, drilled, bent, or welded to final dimension. It ships as a single piece per package with a minimum order quantity of one.

Key Features

• Type C1010 low carbon steel for good machinability and weldability
• Thickness held to plus or minus 0.001 inch for consistent layup and shimming
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch for precise fitment
• Squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch
• 24-inch length with plus 0.625 inch length tolerance
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat bar for metalworking, fabrication, and maintenance applications requiring Type C1010 low carbon steel flat stock in 1/16 x 8 x 24 inch size.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and shaping should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate metal-cutting tools. Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding steel flat stock. Deburr all cut edges before assembly to prevent injury and ensure proper fitment. Follow applicable facility safety and shop codes when working with ferrous metals.