Value Collection 0003574-MSC 75284752 Ss Rectangular Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0003574-MSC 75284752 is a 303 stainless steel rectangular rod measuring 12 inches in overall length, 1 inch in width, and 5/8 inch in thickness. It weighs 2.13 pounds. Grade 303 stainless steel is a free-machining austenitic alloy well suited to lathe and milling operations, offering good corrosion resistance and dimensional stability. This rod is stocked at a single-piece quantity and is intended for machinists, fabricators, and toolmakers who need a precision-cut bar stock for prototyping, fixturing, or component manufacture.

This rectangular rod is used in general machining and fabrication applications where a readily machinable stainless alloy is required. Typical uses include custom brackets, spacers, guides, shafts, and other precision components produced on manual or CNC equipment. Its free-machining sulfur content makes it faster to cut than 304 or 316 grades, reducing tool wear and cycle time in shop environments.

Key Features

• Grade 303 stainless steel — free-machining alloy with good corrosion resistance
• 12-inch overall length with a length tolerance of 1.0000 inch
• 1-inch width held to a tolerance of plus or minus 0.0040 inch
• 5/8-inch thickness held to a tolerance of 0.0020 inch
• Rectangular cross-section ready for direct clamping and milling
• Single-piece minimum order quantity — no bulk commitment required

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose bar stock blank compatible with standard vises, collet blocks, and milling fixtures used in machine shop environments where 303 stainless steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Machining and fabrication of this bar stock should be performed by qualified machinists using appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for stainless steel. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before beginning any cutting operation. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when handling cut or machined edges. Deburr all edges after machining to avoid injury and to meet finished-part dimensional requirements.