Starrett 54951 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock C1018

Product Description

The STARRETT 54951 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar cut to 24 inches in length, 0.75 inches wide, and 0.3125 inches thick. Manufactured to AISI Type C1018 specification, this cold-drawn flat bar delivers consistent dimensional accuracy suitable for layout work, fabrication, and general machining applications. Thickness and squareness are held to plus or minus 0.001 inches, and width tolerance is controlled at plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches. It weighs 1.59 pounds per piece. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and fabricators use C1018 flat stock as a starting material for fixtures, brackets, keys, and precision mechanical components where close tolerances and good machinability are required.

This flat stock is suited for light-duty structural and fabrication applications in shop environments. C1018 low carbon steel machines cleanly, welds readily, and responds well to case hardening where surface wear resistance is needed. It is a standard material choice for general metalworking, maintenance shops, and production facilities requiring a reliable, readily machinable bar stock in modest quantities. Each piece ships individually in a quantity of one.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for consistent machinability and weldability
• Thickness and squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches from nominal 24-inch dimension
• Weighs 1.59 pounds per piece
• Sold in single-piece quantity with no bulk requirement

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose C1018 low carbon steel flat bar suitable for machining, fabrication, and toolmaking applications where AISI C1018 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Handle flat stock with appropriate personal protective equipment including cut-resistant gloves, as edges and ends may be sharp. Cut, drill, or mill using tooling rated for steel stock and follow applicable shop safety practices. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before machining to maintain dimensional accuracy. Consult applicable facility safety standards before beginning any cutting or welding operations.