Starrett 55046 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x3x1 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 55046 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar measuring 24 inches in length, 3 inches in width, and 1 inch in thickness. Manufactured to AISI Type C1018 specification, it delivers consistent machinability, weldability, and mild hardness suitable for a wide range of fabrication tasks. The bar holds tight tolerances — plus or minus 0.001 inches on thickness and squareness, plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches on width, and plus 0.625 inches on length — making it appropriate for precision layout work, jig fabrication, brackets, and general machine shop applications. Machinists, fabricators, millwrights, and tool and die tradespeople are the primary users of this material.

This flat stock is suited for light industrial and commercial fabrication environments where a reliable, tight-tolerance mild steel bar is required. Common applications include keyway blanks, spacers, fixture components, slide rails, and support brackets. The C1018 alloy responds well to turning, milling, drilling, and cold forming operations, and it accepts welding without significant pre-treatment under standard shop conditions. At 20.4 pounds per piece, the bar provides substantial stock for medium-scale machining or multiple smaller workpieces cut to size.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for consistent machinability and weldability
• Thickness and squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches supports close-tolerance applications
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches provides material for facing or squaring to final dimension
• 24 x 3 x 1 inch bar profile suitable for a broad range of stock removal and fabrication tasks

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose AISI C1018 low carbon steel flat bar for use in machine shop, fabrication, and maintenance repair operations where mild steel flat stock of this profile is specified.

Installation Notes

Handle and store flat stock on a flat, supported surface to prevent bowing or surface damage prior to machining. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves and eye protection when cutting or machining. Cutting, drilling, or grinding should be performed with tooling rated for mild steel. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before any machining operation to maintain dimensional accuracy and operator safety.