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Low-Carbon Steel Hex Bars
- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: 54,000 psi
Metric sizes: Not Rated - Hardness:
Inch sizes: Rockwell B70 (Medium)
Metric sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium) - Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment:
Inch sizes: Rockwell C60
Metric sizes: Not Rated - Specifications Met:
Inch sizes: ASTM A108
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as fixture clamps, mounting plates, and spacers. This material can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 1/4" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 11/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 7/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 3/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 5/8" | -0.004" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1 3/4" | -0.004" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.004" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 2 1/2" | -0.004" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 5mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 6mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 7mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 8mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 10mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 12mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 13mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 15mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 18mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 19mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 20mm | -0.05mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 22mm | -0.08mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 25mm | -0.08mm to 0mm | 0000000 | |||
| 50mm | -0.1mm to 0mm | 0000000 |
Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Hex Bars
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C60
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.
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| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 3/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1/4" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 5/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 7/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 9/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 11/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.002" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 13/16" | -0.003" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 7/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 15/16" | -0.003" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 00000000 | |||
| 1 1/4" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 3/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 3/4" | -0.004" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.004" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.005" to 0" | 0000000 |
Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Hex Bars
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.
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| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 1/4" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 3/8" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1/2" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 11/16" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 3/4" | -0.002" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 13/16" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 7/8" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 15/16" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 1 1/2" | -0.003" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 2" | -0.004" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 2 1/2" | -0.004" to 0" | 0000000 | |||
| 3" | -0.005" to 0" | 0000000 |
Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Hex Bars
- Yield Strength: 105,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C35 (Hard)
- Specifications Met: ASTM A29, ASTM A108, ASTM A193
These hex bars are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. They are also stress relieved to reduce the chance of warping during machining. Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.
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| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | 10 ft. Lg. | |
| 5/8" | -0.007" to 0.007" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 3/4" | -0.007" to 0.007" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 7/8" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 1" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 1 1/8" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 1 3/8" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 1 3/4" | -0.009" to 0.009" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 | ||||||
| 2" | -0.009" to 0.009" | Hardened, Stress Relieved | 0000000 |
Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Hex Bars
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108, ASTM A304
Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.
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| Wd., mm | Wd. Tolerance, mm | Heat Treatment | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 5 | -0.051 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 7 | -0.051 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 10 | -0.051 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 12 | -0.051 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 15 | -0.051 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 20 | -0.013 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 27 | -0.013 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 | |||
| 50 | -0.102 to 0 | Annealed (Softened) | 000000 |
Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.
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- Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639
| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Fabrication | Straightness Tolerance | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 3/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 7/16" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1/2" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 9/16" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 5/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 11/16" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 13/16" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 7/8" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 15/16" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1" | -0.004" to 0.004" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/8" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 3/8" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 5/8" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 3/4" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 1/4" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 1/2" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 3" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Cold Worked | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 |
Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel
Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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- Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C25 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A582, QQ-S-764, SAE AMS5640
| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Fabrication | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 3/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1/4" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 5/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 3/8" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 7/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1/2" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 9/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 5/8" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 11/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 13/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 7/8" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 15/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/16" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 5/16" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 3/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 5/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 3/4" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 2" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 1/4" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 3/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 1/2" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 3/4" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 | |||||
| 3" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 00000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.
316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.
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- Yield Strength:
Inch Sizes: 30,000 psi
Metric Sizes: 29,000 psi - Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium) - Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: SAE AMS5648, SAE AMS5653, ASTM A276
| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temp., °F | Straightness Tolerance | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
316/316L Stainless Steel  | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inch | ||||||||||
| 7/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1/2" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 9/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 5/8" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 11/16" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 3/4" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 7/8" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1" | -0.004" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 3/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 5/8" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 3/4" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 2" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
| 2 1/2" | -0.008" to 0" | Cold Worked | 1500° | 1/16" per 5 ft. | 00000000 | |||||
Metric | ||||||||||
| 5mm | -0.075mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 6mm | -0.075mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 8mm | -0.09mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 10mm | -0.09mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 12mm | -0.11mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 14mm | -0.11mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 22mm | -0.13mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 24mm | -0.13mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 30mm | -0.13mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
| 36mm | -0.16mm to 0mm | Cold Worked | 1500° | Not Rated | 00000000 | |||||
Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel
One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1200° F.
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- Yield Strength: 40,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C35
- Specifications Met: ASTM A582, SAE AMS5610, ASTM A484
| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Fabrication | Straightness Tolerance | Magnetic Properties | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 3/8" | -0.003" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 1/2" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 9/16" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 5/8" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 3/4" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 7/8" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 1" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 | |||||
| 2" | -0.006" to 0" | Cold Drawn | 1/16" per 5 ft. | Magnetic | 00000000 |