Value Collection 2.5X03.0X12 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 2.5X03.0X12 is a 1018 cold finished steel bar measuring 2.5 inches thick, 3 inches wide, and 12 inches long. Cold finishing refines the surface to tighter dimensional tolerances and produces a smoother exterior compared to hot rolled stock. The result is a bar with improved surface hardness, better machinability, and consistent geometry suitable for precision fabrication. At 26.23 pounds, this is a solid, full-section bar appropriate for structural components, fixtures, tooling stock, brackets, and general machine shop applications. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working in industrial and commercial settings are the primary users.

This bar is suited for applications where close dimensional control matters more than the rough tolerances of hot rolled bar. Typical uses include machined parts, shafts, pins, keys, support blocks, and custom fabricated components. The 1018 specification indicates a low-carbon steel grade that responds well to turning, milling, drilling, and light bending operations. It is a common choice in job shops and maintenance departments where a versatile, machinable carbon steel is needed in cut-to-order lengths.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade for reliable machinability and consistent mechanical properties
• Cold finished surface provides tighter dimensional tolerances than hot rolled equivalents
• 2.5 inches thick by 3 inches wide cross-section suits heavy-duty structural and tooling applications
• 12-inch length ships as a single piece, ready for immediate layout and cutting
• Solid bar stock at 26.23 pounds with no hollow core or seams

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose cold finished 1018 steel bar suitable for machine shop, fabrication, and maintenance repair operations requiring low-carbon flat bar stock in this cross-section.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, or machining this bar should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate metalworking equipment and personal protective equipment including eye and hand protection. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before any cutting operation. Follow applicable shop safety standards and OSHA guidelines for metalworking when handling stock of this weight and size.