Description
1/8" X 3" X 18" Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57550 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.
- Manufactured as oversize precision ground flat stock for tight flatness and reliable setup references
- AISI A-2 air hardened steel offers durable tooling steel with good wear resistance and toughness
- Precision ground surfaces on both faces reduce finishing steps and improve fixture accuracy
- Ideal for custom jigs, fixtures, dies, and forming tools where a flat, stable base is required
- Material remains dimensionally stable through typical machining and finishing processes
Specifications
- Thickness: 1/8 inch
- Width: 3 inch
- Length: 18 inch
- Material: AISI A-2 air hardened steel
- Form: Oversize precision ground flat stock
- Rectangular flat stock with precise 1/8 inch thickness, 3 inch width, and 18 inch length
- Surfaces are ground on both faces for consistent flatness across the length
- Ends are square and true to maintain clean fixturing and trimming operations
Applications
- Tool and die shops for custom tooling bases and fixtures
- Machine shops and metal fabrication environments requiring precise backing stock
- Fixture and jig fabrication for repeatable setups and gauging references
- Prototyping and occasional production tooling where controlled flat stock is needed
- Educational machine shops and training labs as a versatile base material
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