Description
1/8" X 8" X 18" Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57556 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 format provides a broad, stable reference surface for milling, grinding, and fixture building
- AISI A-2 air hardened steel offers consistent hardness after air cooling, suitable for tooling and fixture stock
- Precision ground faces promote flatness and consistent machining reference, reducing setup time
- Machinability of A-2 tool steel supports roughing and finishing passes with common tooling
- One piece construction minimizes seams and potential distortion during shaping and clamping
Specifications
- Thickness: 1/8 inch
- Width: 8 inch
- Length: 18 inch
- Material: AISI A-2 air hardened steel
- Finish: Precision ground flat stock
- Stock type: Oversize precision ground flat stock
- Dimensions: 1/8 inch thick × 8 inch wide × 18 inch long
Applications
- Tool and die operations requiring stiff, flat reference surfaces for milling, grinding, and jig assembly
- Fixture bases and alignment blocks in machining shops
- Prototype and research settings where a precise flat stock is needed for layout and test fixtures
- Shimming and stock remnant operations where a single, uniform block is preferred
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