Value Collection 2.5x02.5X06 Steel Square Bar 1018

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 2.5x02.5X06 is a solid 1018 steel square bar measuring 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches in cross-section and 6 inches in length. Weighing 11.1 pounds, this bar stock is cut to a short, manageable length suited for machining, fabrication, and tooling applications. Grade 1018 is a low-carbon steel known for consistent machinability, good weldability, and adequate surface hardness for general structural and mechanical use. It is commonly worked by machinists, millwrights, fabricators, and maintenance technicians requiring a reliable, uniform bar stock for custom part production or repair stock.

This square bar is appropriate for use in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication shops where short-run stock material is needed. Its 2.5 inch square profile provides substantial cross-sectional area for applications requiring strength and rigidity in a compact length. Typical uses include fixture blocks, spacers, die components, structural supports, and custom machined parts. The 6 inch length makes it well suited for lathe and mill operations where a short piece of bar stock is preferred over a full-length bar.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade for consistent machinability and weldability
• 2.5 x 2.5 inch square cross-section provides high cross-sectional strength
• 6 inch length is ready for direct use in lathe, mill, or bench operations
• Solid bar construction with no hollow core or seams
• 11.1 pound weight reflects full solid steel density at stated dimensions

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 1018 steel square bar suitable for machining, fabrication, and structural applications where low-carbon steel bar stock of this cross-section is specified.

Installation Notes

This bar stock is handled and processed by machinists and fabricators using standard metalworking equipment including mills, lathes, band saws, and angle grinders. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or chuck before cutting or machining. Use appropriate cutting fluids for 1018 steel when milling or turning to extend tool life. Wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses and gloves when handling or cutting steel bar stock.