Starrett 54995 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock Aisi C1018

Product Description

The STARRETT 54995 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar made from AISI Type C1018 material, measuring 24 inches long by 7 inches wide by 0.5 inches thick. Weighing 23.8 pounds per piece, this flat stock is mill-cut to close dimensional tolerances and is suited for layout work, fabrication, machining setups, and general metalworking applications. The C1018 designation indicates a mild, low carbon steel with good machinability and weldability. Tolerances are held to plus 0.625 inches on length, plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches on width, and plus or minus 0.001 inches on both thickness and squareness, making it appropriate where consistent stock dimensions are required before finish machining.

This flat bar is used in industrial fabrication shops, machine shops, and maintenance facilities. It serves as raw material for brackets, spacers, wear plates, mounting plates, and structural reinforcement components. The C1018 grade machines cleanly and accepts welding with standard MIG or stick processes. It is commonly stocked by millwrights, tool and die technicians, pipefitters, and general maintenance mechanics who need dimensionally reliable mild steel bar stock on hand for field fabrication or shop work.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for good machinability and weldability
• 24 x 7 x 0.5 inch nominal dimensions at 23.8 pounds per piece
• Length tolerance held to plus 0.625 inches
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Thickness and squareness tolerance held to plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Sold as single pieces with a minimum order quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI C1018 low carbon steel flat bar suitable for general fabrication, machining, and maintenance applications where mild steel raw stock is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate personal protective equipment and tooling rated for mild steel. Secure the workpiece properly before cutting or machining operations. Follow applicable shop safety standards and local codes when welding or working with ferrous stock. Store flat bar stock horizontally on proper racking to prevent warping or bowing over time.