Value Collection .875x04.0X06 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .875x04.0X06 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar cut to a specific rectangular profile for precision fabrication, machining, and structural applications. Measuring 0.875 inches thick, 4 inches wide, and 6 inches long, this bar stock is produced to tight dimensional tolerances through a cold finishing process that improves surface condition and mechanical properties compared to hot rolled alternatives. The 1018 grade designation indicates a low-carbon steel with good machinability, weldability, and moderate strength, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of shop and field work. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians are the primary users of this type of bar stock.

This flat bar is suited for job shop machining, general fabrication, tooling fixtures, brackets, spacers, and repair stock applications. The short 6-inch length makes it practical as a blank for turned or milled parts, or as structural fill and mounting stock in both light industrial and commercial maintenance settings. Cold finished 1018 bar is commonly specified when a cleaner surface finish and tighter dimensional control are required compared to hot rolled bar of the same grade.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade with good machinability and weldability
• Cold finished process provides tighter dimensional tolerances and improved surface finish
• 0.875 inches thick by 4 inches wide flat bar profile
• 6-inch cut length ready for machining or fabrication use
• Single-piece minimum order quantity for small-quantity procurement

Compatibility

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

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, or machining operations on this bar should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate tooling for low-carbon steel. Wear proper PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Weld preparation should follow standard practices for 1018 low-carbon steel, including appropriate filler selection. Deburr all cut edges before handling or installation in assemblies.