Description
3/4" X 8" X 18" Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57632 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 surface: Ensures accuracy for milling, drilling, and finishing operations.
- Oversize stock for final machining: Extra material allows safe edge budgeting during contouring and edge work.
- AISI A-2 air hardened steel: Balanced hardness and toughness suitable for tooling and fixture applications.
- Flat stock form: Straightforward material for jigs, fixtures, dies, and blanks.
- Consistent stock characteristics: Uniform grain structure from air hardening process supports repeatable machining results.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 0.75 inch thick x 8 inch wide x 18 inch long
- Material: AISI A-2 air hardened steel
- Finish: Precision ground
- Form: Oversize flat stock
- Core identity: Flat stock in tool steel family, designed for secondary machining and finishing.
- Surface condition: Ground faces ready for machining, fitting, or surface finishing tasks.
- Dimensional fidelity: Careful grinding to maintain straightness and surface planarity for precise setups.
Applications
- Tooling and die making — blanks and fixtures requiring hardened flat stock.
- Machining shops — fixture fabrication and setup blocks with accurate, stable dimensions.
- General metal fabrication — prototypes, shims, and custom components that demand edge retention.
- Knife and blade blank production — starting stock for edge tools and specialty blades where hardness is needed.
- Industrial fabrication and repair — replacement stock for worn tool paths and forming operations.
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