Price range: $77.18 through $418.94
Steel Flat Bar CF-1018 is manufactured from cold-finished AISI 1018 low-carbon steel, known for its excellent machinability, consistent dimensional accuracy, and smooth surface finish. The 1-3/4″ x 3″ flat bar features precise thickness and width tolerances achieved through the cold-finishing process, making it well suited for machining, fabrication, and structural components requiring tight dimensional control. CF-1018 steel offers a balanced combination of strength, ductility, and weldability, making it a reliable choice for general industrial and mechanical applications.
Applications:
Steel Flat Bar CF-1018 is commonly used in a wide range of structural, mechanical, and fabrication applications, including:
• Machined parts, spacers, and tooling components
• Brackets, supports, and mounting plates
• Structural frames and base plates
• Automotive and agricultural equipment components
• Industrial machinery and equipment fabrication
• General manufacturing and repair projects
Advantages:
• Excellent machinability: Cold-finished 1018 steel machines cleanly with minimal tool wear
• Consistent dimensions: Cold finishing provides tighter tolerances and improved straightness
• Weldable material: Easily welded using standard welding processes
• Smooth surface finish: Ideal for precision parts and visible components
• Versatile strength and ductility: Suitable for forming, drilling, and machining operations
Summary:
The 1-3/4″ x 3″ Steel Flat Bar CF-1018 is a high-quality, cold-finished low-carbon steel product designed for precision machining and general fabrication. Its smooth finish, dimensional accuracy, and excellent workability make it an ideal material for structural components, machined parts, and industrial applications where reliability and ease of fabrication are essential.
* Prices are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:
