1/16″ X 3″ X 18″ Starrett Precision Ground Flat Stock AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel 57496 Free Returns

1/16″ X 3″ X 18″ Starrett Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57496 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 surfaces provide flatness and squareness for accurate machining setups

AISI A-2 air hardened steel offers good wear resistance and edge retention for tooling and jig applications

Solid stock suitable for milling, grinding, shaping, and alignment fixtures

Consistent thickness and face width across the stock supports repeatable fixturing

Specifications

Dimensions: 1/16 inch thick × 3 inch wide × 18 inch long

Material: AISI A-2 air hardened steel

Finish: Precision ground flat stock

Stock type: solid flat stock, precision ground surfaces

Form factor: rectangular bar ready for secondary operations

Surface condition: flat, square edges aligned to stock geometry

Applications

Tooling and die making for fixtures, shims, and reference surfaces

Machining shops and metal fabrication for prototypes and fixtures

Automotive, aerospace, and general engineering applications requiring reliable flat stock

Educational labs and research prototyping needing precise reference blocks