Value Collection 1.5X02.5X36 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 1.5X02.5X36 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 1.5 inches thick, 2.5 inches wide, and 36 inches long. Cold finishing produces tighter dimensional tolerances, improved surface finish, and higher tensile strength compared to hot rolled steel. The 1018 alloy is a low-carbon steel grade known for its machinability, weldability, and consistent mechanical properties. This bar stock is commonly used in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial settings where precise dimensions and a clean surface condition are required for machined parts, structural supports, and general metalworking applications.

This flat bar suits a wide range of fabrication and industrial applications including fixture building, machine bases, brackets, shafts, and general structural components. The cold finished surface makes it ready for machining operations such as milling, drilling, and turning with minimal stock removal. It is appropriate for use in light to medium structural applications where dimensional accuracy matters. Machinists, fabricators, millwrights, and maintenance technicians are the primary installers and end users of this bar stock.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel alloy offers good machinability and weldability
• Cold finished process provides tighter tolerances and a smoother surface than hot rolled
• Flat bar profile at 1.5 inches thick by 2.5 inches wide suits structural and machined-part applications
• 36-inch length allows cutting to multiple part lengths from a single bar
• Weighs 38.61 pounds, consistent with solid steel stock of this cross-section

Compatibility

Designed as standard 1018 cold finished steel flat bar stock compatible with general fabrication, machining, and structural applications where AISI 1018 low-carbon steel is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding of steel bar stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators following applicable shop safety procedures. Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding steel. Secure the bar stock firmly in a vise or fixture before any machining operation to prevent movement. Deburr all cut edges before handling or assembly.