Value Collection BH.5X72 Steel Hex Bar 0.5x72 in 1018

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BH.5X72 is a cold-finish steel hexagon bar with a width across flats of 0.5 inches and an overall length of 72 inches. Manufactured to 1018 material grade, this hex bar provides reliable strength and machinability for a wide range of fabrication and machining applications. Weighing 4.5 pounds, it is a solid, full-length stock bar suited for use by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance professionals who need precise hex profiles for custom parts, fasteners, shafts, or tooling components.

This hex bar is well suited for use in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication shops where stock material in standard hex profiles is required. The 1018 grade carbon steel offers good weldability and case-hardening response, making it a common choice for turned parts, pins, bolts, and mechanical components. It is typically used in light-to-medium industrial settings where close-tolerance stock is needed for lathe, mill, or manual machining work.

Key Features

• 1018 carbon steel construction for good machinability and weldability
• 0.5 inch width across flats for standard hex profile fitment
• 72 inch full-length bar provides maximum flexibility for cutting to size
• 4.5 pound bar weight suitable for bench or machine handling
• Hexagonal cross-section resists rotation in chucks and fixtures

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-profile 1018 steel hex bar for use in general fabrication, machining, and maintenance applications requiring 0.5 inch width across flats hex stock.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of steel hex bar stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate cutting tools and personal protective equipment. Secure the bar firmly in a vise, lathe chuck, or mill fixture before cutting to prevent movement. Wear eye and hand protection when cutting or grinding. Follow applicable shop safety standards and local codes when welding or heat-treating 1018 steel.