Description
1/4" X 1/4" X 18" Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57580 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.
- Oversize geometry provides material reserve for final truing and accurate final sizing during machining
- Dual precision ground faces ensure flatness and uniform thickness across the length for dependable milling, grinding, and forming operations
- AISI A-2 air hardened steel delivers improved wear resistance and edge retention suitable for repeat tooling and fixture work
- Single-piece construction minimizes warpage and maintains dimensional stability during surfacing and shaping processes
- Consistent cross-section along the length supports repeatable fixturing and setup in machine shops
Specifications
- Product type: Oversize precision ground flat stock
- Material: AISI A-2 air hardened steel
- Finish: Precision ground
- Dimensions: 0.25 inch thick x 0.25 inch wide x 18 inches long
- Edges: Squared with minimal burr
- Dimension reference: 0.25 inch thickness, 0.25 inch width, 18 inches length
Applications
- Tool and die shops for blanking, forming, and fixture fabrication
- Machine shops requiring accurate flat stock for milling, grinding, and setup blocks
- Fixture and jig builders for repeatable positioning and alignment tools
- Prototyping labs and metal fabrication where controlled tool steel stock is valued
- Aerospace and automotive fabrication environments relying on precise, wear-resistant base stock
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