Description
1/4" X 8" X 18" Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI O-1 Oil Hardened Steel | 56986 is Starrett precision ground flat stock, supplied ground flat, square and parallel in aisi o-1 oil hardened steel so it goes straight into layout, fixturing and machining work without further surfacing.
- Precision ground flat stock provides true reference surfaces for milling, drilling, and grinding setups
- AISI O-1 oil hardened steel offers good wear resistance and edge stability during toolmaking and fabrication
- Oversize dimensions allow final dimensioning and finishing to the exact size without excessive material removal
- Solid, single piece construction reduces warpage and improves repeatability in jigs, fixtures, and alignment blocks
- Versatile stock for tool blanks, fixture bases, and prototype parts in metalworking shops
Specifications
- Dimensions: 1/4 inch thickness, 8 inch width, 18 inch length
- Material: AISI O-1 oil hardened steel
- Stock type: Oversize precision ground flat stock
- Finish: Precision ground surfaces yield flat, square faces suitable for reference and mounting
- Form: Solid rectangular block in oversize flat stock profile
Applications
- Tool and die shops for fixtures, jigs, and reference blocks
- General machine shops performing milling, routing, and surface grinding
- Prototyping labs and research shops creating custom tool blanks and alignment components
- Metal fabrication facilities needing reliable, flat stock for fixtures and base plates
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