Starrett 55016 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x10x0.625 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 55016 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar conforming to AISI Type C1018 material specification. Measuring 24 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 0.625 inches thick, this flat stock is suited for fabrication, machining, tooling fixtures, and structural blocking applications. The C1018 designation indicates a mild, low carbon steel with good machinability and weldability. Tight dimensional tolerances are held throughout: thickness and squareness are controlled to plus or minus 0.001 inches, width tolerance runs plus 0.000 to 0.015 inches, and length tolerance is held to a plus 0.625-inch maximum. The piece weighs 42.7 pounds. Licensed machinists, fabricators, millwrights, and metalworking tradespeople are the typical end users.

This flat stock is appropriate for general industrial and commercial metalworking environments. Common applications include machine bases, shims, wear plates, spacers, and custom brackets where predictable material properties and consistent dimensions are required. The C1018 alloy responds well to drilling, turning, milling, and welding operations, making it a standard choice when mild steel stock is called for in job-shop and maintenance-repair-operations contexts. No special pre-treatment is required before most machining operations.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for reliable machinability and weldability
• Thickness and squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.015 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches maximum
• 24 x 10 x 0.625-inch cut size ready for secondary operations
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order above one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose low carbon steel flat stock suitable for fabrication, maintenance, and machining applications requiring AISI C1018 material specification.

Installation Notes

Handling of steel flat stock of this size and weight (42.7 pounds) typically requires two-person lifts or mechanical assistance to prevent injury. Standard metalworking personal protective equipment including gloves and eye protection should be worn during cutting, grinding, or machining. Deburr all cut edges before assembly or installation in any structural or mechanical application. Consult applicable facility or project specifications for any required heat treatment, surface finishing, or fastening requirements.