Value Collection 0003578-MSC 75284877 Ss Rectangular Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0003578-MSC 75284877 is a 303 stainless steel rectangular rod cut to 12 inches in length, 2 inches in width, and 5/8 inches thick. It weighs 4.25 pounds. Grade 303 stainless steel is a free-machining austenitic alloy well-suited for precision-cut components, fixtures, and mechanical parts that require good corrosion resistance alongside easy machinability. This stock shape is used by machinists, fabricators, and toolroom technicians who need a ready-to-machine flat bar in a corrosion-resistant material without extensive surface prep or custom mill orders.

This rectangular rod is appropriate for general industrial and light commercial fabrication. Common applications include machined brackets, spacers, shafts, guides, and fixture components in environments where moisture or mild chemical exposure is a concern. The 303 alloy is not intended for welding applications due to its sulfur content, but it machines cleanly on standard CNC and manual lathes or mills. It is sold as a single piece per package.

Key Features

• Grade 303 stainless steel for free-machining performance and good corrosion resistance
• 12 inches overall length with a length tolerance of plus or minus 1.0000 inch
• 2 inches width held to plus or minus 0.0040 inch tolerance
• 5/8 inches thickness held to plus or minus 0.0020 inch tolerance
• Single-piece packaging suitable for prototype or low-volume work
• 4.25 pounds per piece — convenient for bench-stock inventory

Compatibility

Designed as a standard stock-shape rectangular rod for general machining and fabrication applications requiring 303 stainless steel flat bar in 12 inches x 2 inches x 5/8 inches dimensions.

Installation Notes

Machinists and fabricators should secure the rod firmly in a vise or fixture before cutting, milling, or drilling. Standard high-speed steel or carbide tooling is compatible with 303 stainless steel. Use cutting fluid to manage heat buildup and extend tool life. Note that 303 stainless steel is not recommended for welding and should not be used in applications that require weld joints.