Description
1/2" X 2" X 18" Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57198 is Starrett precision ground flat stock, supplied ground flat, square and parallel in aisi a-2 air hardened steel so it goes straight into layout, fixturing and machining work without further surfacing.
- Precision ground flat faces provide a stable reference surface for milling, drilling, and grinding operations
- AISI A-2 air-hardened steel offers toughness and wear resistance for tooling and fixture components
- Oversize geometry enables final dimensioning to exact specifications with minimal material waste
- Single piece construction reduces setup errors and improves squareness during machining
- Ideal for toolmaking, fixture bases, jigs, dies, and prototyping applications
Specifications
- Dimensions: thickness one half inch, width two inches, length eighteen inches
- Material: AISI A-2 air-hardened steel
- Finish: precision ground flat stock
- Oversize stock: yes
- Form: rectangular steel block
- Surface: flat faces produced by precision grinding
- Edges: true and square to ensure predictable machining results
Applications
- Machine shops for fixtures, die sets, and tooling components
- Tool and die shops for stamping, forming, and gauging fixtures
- Fabrication environments requiring flat stock for gussets, shims, and spacers
- Prototyping labs and metalworking classrooms for custom tooling fabrication
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