Starrett 55032 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock Aisi C1018

Product Description

The STARRETT 55032 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar measuring 24 inches long by 0.875 inches wide by 0.875 inches thick, manufactured to AISI Type C1018 material specification. This cold-drawn flat stock is held to tight dimensional tolerances, including a thickness and square 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. Weighing 5.21 pounds per piece, it is suited for fabrication, machining, and general metalworking applications where consistent cross-section and material composition are required. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance trades rely on C1018 flat stock for its predictable machinability and weldability.

AISI C1018 low carbon steel flat stock is used across a wide range of industrial and trade applications, including fabrication of brackets, supports, guides, spacers, and custom mechanical components. This bar stock is appropriate for shops and field fabrication where parts are cut to length, drilled, milled, or welded. The consistent 0.875-inch square profile makes it straightforward to lay out and machine without secondary squaring operations. It is commonly used in HVAC equipment fabrication, mechanical rooms, and general facility maintenance where custom steel components are needed.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for reliable machinability and weldability
• Square profile: 0.875 inches wide by 0.875 inches thick
• Overall length: 24 inches with a plus 0.625-inch length tolerance
• Tight width tolerance: plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Thickness and square tolerance held to plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Ships as a single piece; minimum order quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat bar stock for use in fabrication and machining applications requiring AISI C1018 low carbon steel in a 0.875 by 0.875-inch square profile.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, or welding this flat stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate personal protective equipment and tooling rated for steel. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before any cutting or machining operation. Follow applicable shop safety standards and local codes when welding or grinding C1018 steel. Deburr all cut edges before handling or installing fabricated components.