Starrett 55001 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock Aisi C1018

Product Description

The STARRETT 55001 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar measuring 24 inches in length by 0.625 inches wide by 0.625 inches thick. Manufactured to AISI Type C1018 specification, this cold-drawn flat stock delivers consistent dimensional accuracy with a thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches and a width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches. The length tolerance is plus 0.625 inches. It is used in fabrication, machining, and maintenance applications where tight dimensional control and reliable material properties are required. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians work with this stock for custom part production, fixture building, and structural repair work.

This flat stock is suited for general industrial and trade applications including machine shops, manufacturing facilities, and job-site fabrication. The C1018 low carbon grade offers good machinability and weldability, making it appropriate for brackets, keys, guides, spacers, and similar components. It ships as a single piece and is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of one.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for good machinability and weldability
• Tight thickness and square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precise fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches on a 24-inch bar
• Cold-drawn flat stock profile maintains consistent cross-section along full length
• Sold as a single piece with no minimum quantity requirement above one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat stock bar for fabrication and machining applications requiring AISI C1018 low carbon steel in a 0.625 by 0.625 inch cross-section.

Installation Notes

This flat stock is cut and machined by fabricators and machinists using standard metalworking equipment including band saws, mills, and lathes. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding steel stock. Deburr all cut edges before handling or assembly. Follow applicable shop safety procedures and local codes when welding or heat-treating C1018 steel.