Value Collection 303 Ss Rectangular Rod 12x3x5/8 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0003580-MSC 75284935 is a 303 stainless steel rectangular rod cut to 12 inches in length, 3 inches in width, and 5/8 inches thick. Alloy grade 303 is a free-machining austenitic stainless steel well suited for high-volume machining operations where corrosion resistance and surface finish both matter. This bar stock weighs approximately 6.38 pounds and is supplied as a single piece. Machinists, tool-and-die shops, and fabrication facilities use this stock for precision-machined components including shafts, spacers, brackets, and fixtures where dimensional consistency is required.

This rectangular rod is appropriate for general industrial and commercial fabrication applications. The 303 alloy machines cleanly on CNC and manual lathes and mills without the galling tendency of 304 or 316 grades, making it a common choice in production shops. Typical end uses include mechanical components, valve stems, bushings, and custom hardware where mild corrosion resistance and ease of machining are the primary requirements.

Key Features

• Alloy grade 303 free-machining stainless steel for superior machinability versus 304 or 316
• 12 inches overall length with length tolerance of plus or minus 1.0000 inch
• 3 inches width with tight width tolerance of plus or minus 0.0040 inches
• 5/8 inches thickness with thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.0020 inches
• Weighs 6.38 pounds per piece — useful for estimating fixture and part mass budgets
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 303 stainless steel rectangular bar stock suitable for CNC machining, manual milling, turning, and fabrication applications across industrial, commercial, and maintenance settings.

Installation Notes

This is raw bar stock intended for further machining or fabrication by qualified machinists or metalworkers. Secure the workpiece properly in a vise or chuck before cutting or milling. Use appropriate cutting fluids and tooling rated for stainless steel to prevent work hardening at cut edges. Deburr all machined edges before handling or assembly to avoid injury and dimensional interference.