Value Collection FR.5625X72 12L14 Steel Round Rod

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION FR.5625X72 is a 12L14 steel round rod measuring 0.5625 inches in diameter and 72 inches in length. Produced with a cold finish and annealed heat treatment, this rod offers consistent dimensional accuracy and improved machinability compared to standard carbon steel. The lead-enhanced 12L14 alloy composition makes it a preferred choice for high-volume machining operations where tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes are required. At 3.45 pounds, it is well suited for use in machine shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance shops handling precision turning, threading, or drilling work.

This round rod is used in general industrial and manufacturing applications where free-machining steel stock is specified. Common uses include the production of shafts, pins, studs, bushings, and fittings on CNC lathes and manual turning equipment. The cold finish provides a smooth outer surface ready for immediate machining or light fabrication. It is appropriate for both production runs and one-off parts where 12L14 is called out by the print or specification sheet.

Key Features

• 12L14 free-machining steel alloy for superior chip-breaking and surface finish quality
• Cold finish mechanical process for tight dimensional tolerances and smooth outer surface
• Annealed heat treatment improves ductility and reduces internal stress
• 0.5625 inch diameter with 72 inch overall length provides ample stock for multiple parts per bar
• UNSPSC Code 30102404 for straightforward procurement classification

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 12L14 steel round rod suitable for use on standard manual lathes, CNC turning centers, and machining fixtures where 9/16 inch diameter free-machining steel bar stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Handling and cutting of steel round rod should be performed by qualified machinists or metal fabricators using appropriate saw, lathe, or chop-saw equipment with proper blade or insert selection for steel. Eye protection, gloves, and chip guards are standard safety requirements when machining 12L14 stock. Secure the bar firmly in a chuck or vise before any cutting or turning operation. Dispose of swarf and chips in accordance with local shop safety and waste regulations.