Value Collection .50X03.0X36 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .50X03.0X36 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 0.5 inches thick, 3 inches wide, and 36 inches long. Cold finishing produces a bar with tighter dimensional tolerances, a smoother surface, and improved mechanical properties compared to hot rolled steel. The 1018 grade is a low-carbon steel known for its good machinability, weldability, and consistent hardness. This bar is a standard stock shape used across fabrication, maintenance, and repair applications in industrial, commercial, and trade settings. Machinists, fabricators, millwrights, and maintenance technicians work with this material regularly when flat bar stock is needed for brackets, supports, spacers, and similar components.

This flat bar suits a wide range of general fabrication and structural support applications. It is commonly cut to length, drilled, tapped, welded, or machined to fit custom assemblies. Typical uses include machine bases, support brackets, frame components, jigs, fixtures, and repair parts. The 36-inch length provides a manageable stock piece for bench-top work. Cold finished 1018 bar is well suited to projects where dimensional accuracy and surface finish matter more than high tensile strength or heat resistance.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade for good machinability and weldability
• Cold finished process delivers tighter dimensional tolerances and smoother surface finish than hot rolled bar
• 0.5 inches thick by 3 inches wide cross-section suits flat bar bracket and support work
• 36-inch length is a practical bench stock size for cut-to-length fabrication
• Weight of 15.47 pounds per bar reflects solid, full-length stock

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat bar stock suitable for fabrication, repair, and maintenance applications requiring 1018 cold finished steel in a 0.5 inches by 3 inches cross-section.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, welding, or machining of steel bar stock should be performed by qualified fabricators or tradespeople using appropriate personal protective equipment including eye and hand protection. Secure the workpiece firmly before any cutting or drilling operation. When welding 1018 steel, follow applicable AWS welding codes and allow proper cooling before handling. Deburr all cut edges before use in assemblies.