Value Collection .50X06.0X12 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .50X06.0X12 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 0.5 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 12 inches long. Cold finishing produces tighter dimensional tolerances and a smoother surface compared to hot rolled bar stock, making this piece well suited for machining, fabrication, and repair work. Grade 1018 is a low-carbon steel known for good machinability, weldability, and moderate strength. At 10.49 pounds, this bar ships as a single piece and is ready to cut, drill, or weld to specification. Machinists, fabricators, millwrights, and maintenance trades are the primary users of this stock.

This flat bar is used across a wide range of industrial and commercial fabrication applications. Common uses include brackets, fixtures, plates, spacers, gussets, and machine components. The 12-inch length makes it practical for bench work, short-run part production, and repair stock. The 6-inch width provides enough material for moderate flat-plate work without requiring a full sheet. This bar is sold individually and is appropriate for both shop floor use and field fabrication tasks where a consistent, machinable steel stock is needed.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade offers reliable machinability and good weldability
• Cold finished surface provides tighter tolerances and smoother finish than hot rolled alternatives
• 0.5 inches thick by 6 inches wide by 12 inches long — consistent, ready-to-use dimensions
• Weighs 10.49 pounds — solid, full-density bar stock with no voids
• Single-piece packaging allows procurement of exact quantities needed

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 1018 cold finished steel flat bar suitable for machining, welding, and fabrication applications where low-carbon steel stock of this size is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding of 1018 steel bar stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate tooling for the operation. Secure the workpiece firmly before any cutting or drilling operation. Follow applicable shop safety practices and wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves. Inspect cut edges and deburr as needed before handling or assembly.