1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

This is a 1018 cold finished steel bar. The cold finished process provides a smooth surface and improved dimensional accuracy. It is 36 inches long, 1/4 inch thick, and 2-1/2 inches wide, commonly used for machining and general fabrication where surface finish is important.

Specifications

Finish	Cold Finished
Length	36"
Thickness	1/4"
Width	2-1/2"

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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