Value Collection Stainless Steel Rectangular Rod 303 12x1.25x0.25 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 0000003533-MSC 75275933 is a 303 stainless steel rectangular rod sized at 12 inches long, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick. It weighs 1.06 pounds. Grade 303 stainless steel is a free-machining austenitic alloy, making it well-suited for applications requiring close-tolerance turning, milling, or drilling. The material offers good corrosion resistance and strength for general industrial and mechanical fabrication work. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance trades stock this profile for custom parts, brackets, shims, and structural components where dimensional accuracy and machinability matter.

This rectangular bar stock is appropriate for a wide range of light industrial, mechanical, and maintenance applications. Typical uses include machined parts, jigs and fixtures, wear strips, spacers, and custom hardware. The 303 alloy is particularly favored in precision machine shops where surface finish and tool life are priorities. The 12-inch length suits bench-top machining operations and one-off part fabrication without requiring stock to be cut down from longer bar lengths.

Key Features

• Grade 303 stainless steel for excellent machinability and good corrosion resistance
• Rectangular profile at 1-1/4 inches wide by 1/4 inch thick for versatile stock use
• 12-inch overall length ready for immediate machining or cutting to size
• Width tolerance of plus or minus 0.0060 inches for consistent fit in close-tolerance applications
• Thickness tolerance of 0.0020 inches supports precision fabrication
• Weighs 1.06 pounds — manageable for bench work and manual operations

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 303 stainless steel rectangular bar stock suitable for machining, fabrication, and maintenance applications where free-machining austenitic stainless steel is specified.

Installation Notes

This bar stock is worked by machinists and metal fabricators using standard milling, turning, drilling, and cutting equipment suited for stainless steel alloys. Use appropriate cutting speeds and coolant recommended for austenitic stainless grades to avoid work hardening. Secure the workpiece firmly before machining. Deburr all cut edges before handling or assembly.