Starrett 54972 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x3x0.375 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54972 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar measuring 24 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 0.375 inches thick. Manufactured to AISI Type C1018 specification, this flat stock delivers consistent dimensional accuracy with tightly controlled tolerances: plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness and square, plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches on width, and plus 0.625 inches on length. Weighing 7.66 pounds per piece, it is suited for fabrication, machining, and general metalworking applications. Machinists, millwrights, fabricators, and maintenance technicians reach for C1018 flat stock when they need a free-machining, weldable mild steel with reliable dimensional consistency.

C1018 low carbon steel flat stock sees use across a broad range of trade and industrial settings. Common applications include machine bases, brackets, fixtures, tooling plates, and structural support components. The tight width and thickness tolerances make it a reliable choice when close-fit fabrication is required. This bar is sold as a single piece and is well suited for job-shop work, MRO applications, and in-field fabrication tasks where a standard-sized mild steel flat is needed without custom mill ordering.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel — free-machining, weldable, and easily formed
• Tight thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for consistent fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches supports close-tolerance fabrication
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches allows for cut-to-length finishing on site
• Standard 24 x 3 x 0.375 inch bar size minimizes material prep time
• Single-piece packaging — no minimum bundle requirement beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI C1018 low carbon steel flat bar for general fabrication, machining, and structural applications where mild steel flat stock of this size is specified.

Installation Notes

Handling and cutting of steel flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate PPE including cut-resistant gloves and eye protection. Use bandsaw, cold saw, or abrasive cutoff equipment rated for ferrous stock when cutting to final length. Deburr all cut edges before fitting or assembly. Weld preparation and any heat treatment should follow applicable AWS or shop-standard procedures for C1018 mild steel.