Price range: $7.57 through $41.40
CF-1018 cold finished steel flat bar (3/16″ x 3″) is manufactured from low-carbon 1018 steel and produced through a cold drawing process that improves surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties. This material offers tighter tolerances and a smoother surface compared to hot rolled steel, along with increased strength and excellent machinability. The 3/16 inch thickness and 3 inch width make it suitable for precision fabrication and general industrial applications requiring reliable performance and consistency.
Applications:
CF-1018 cold finished steel flat bar is commonly used in precision, structural, and fabrication applications, including:
• Machined components and precision parts
• Brackets, supports, and structural assemblies
• Equipment and machinery fabrication
• Shafts, spacers, and hardware components
• Automotive and industrial repair work
• General manufacturing and metalworking applications
Advantages:
• Smooth surface finish: Reduces or eliminates need for additional machining
• Tight dimensional tolerances: Improved accuracy over hot rolled steel
• Increased strength: Cold working enhances mechanical properties
• Excellent machinability: 1018 steel machines easily and cleanly
• Versatile use: Suitable for both structural and precision applications
Summary:
The 3/16″ x 3″ CF-1018 cold finished steel flat bar is a durable, precise, and machinable material designed for applications requiring improved finish and tighter tolerances. Its combination of strength, accuracy, and versatility makes it ideal for fabrication, machining, and general industrial use.
* 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:
