Starrett 55002 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock Aisi C1018

Product Description

The STARRETT 55002 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar measuring 24 inches long, 0.75 inches wide, and 0.625 inches thick, manufactured to AISI Type C1018 material specification. This precision-ground flat stock is suited for fabrication, tooling, fixturing, and general metalworking applications where consistent dimensional tolerances are required. Thickness and squareness are held to plus or minus 0.001 inches, and width tolerance runs plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches, making this stock appropriate for close-tolerance machining setups. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working in industrial or commercial settings are the primary users of this type of material.

This flat stock is used in shop environments for fabricating brackets, guides, spacers, wear plates, and general structural components where weldability and machinability are priorities. C1018 low carbon steel offers good machinability and is readily weldable, making it a common choice for production and maintenance shops. The 24-inch length suits bench-work and light fabrication tasks without the need for additional cutting before fitting to most standard workholding setups.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for good machinability and weldability
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for close-tolerance fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches from nominal 24-inch length
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat stock bar suitable for metalworking, fabrication, and maintenance applications requiring AISI C1018 low carbon steel in a 24 x 0.75 x 0.625 inch form factor.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and finishing of this flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or metalworkers using appropriate tooling for low carbon steel. Ensure workpiece is properly secured in a vise or fixture before machining or cutting operations. When welding, follow applicable AWS guidelines and allow the workpiece to cool appropriately before handling. Deburr all cut edges before fitting to avoid injury or interference with mating components.