Starrett 54932 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 3/16x6x24 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54932 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar cut to 24 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 3/16 inch thick. It is produced to AISI Type C1018 material specification, a widely used low carbon steel grade valued for its machinability, weldability, and consistent mechanical properties. This flat stock is suited for general fabrication, layout work, tooling fixtures, and structural support applications. Tolerances are tightly held: length runs plus 0.625 inch, width holds plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch, and thickness and squareness are controlled to plus or minus 0.001 inch. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working in industrial and commercial shops are the primary users.

This flat bar is appropriate for use in general metalworking and fabrication environments where a consistent, machinable carbon steel stock is required. Typical applications include frame fabrication, fixture building, bracket fabrication, spacers, and shim stock base material. The 6-inch width and 24-inch length make it a practical bench-stock piece for shops that cut to final dimensions. The tight thickness and squareness tolerances reduce secondary grinding or dressing time when precise flat mating surfaces are needed.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel — consistent chemistry for reliable machining and welding
• Thickness and square tolerance held to plus or minus 0.001 inch for precise fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch minimizes cleanup stock removal
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inch provides material for facing or squaring to final dimension
• Flat bar form suits sawing, milling, drilling, and welding without additional processing

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose low carbon steel flat stock for fabrication, tooling, and maintenance applications where AISI C1018 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding operations on carbon steel flat stock should follow standard shop safety practices including eye protection, appropriate ventilation, and secure workholding. Use appropriate saw, mill, or drill speeds for low carbon steel to avoid work hardening at cut edges. Edges and cut surfaces may be sharp — deburr before handling in assembly. No heat treatment is required for most general fabrication uses, but consult engineering specifications if the application involves load-bearing structural use.