1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

This is a 1018 cold finished steel bar, 3/8 inch thick, 2 inches wide, and 72 inches long. The cold finished process provides a smooth surface and improved dimensional accuracy. It is typically used for general machining, shafts, and structural components where good surface finish and strength are required.

Specifications

Finish	Cold Finished
Length	72"
Thickness	3/8"
Width	2"

About steel stock

1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar is listed under Steel Stock — hot and cold rolled bar, plate, sheet, angle and structural shapes. Steel stock encompasses a broad range of fundamental ferrous materials used in construction, fabrication, and mechanical engineering. These materials are typically available in hot-rolled (HR) and cold-rolled (CR) forms, with CR stock offering tighter dimensional tolerances, improved surface finish, and often higher strength due to work hardening.

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