Bargain 5/16″ X 8″ X 18″ Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel 57596

5/16″ X 8″ X 18″ Starrett Oversize Precision Ground Flat Stock | AISI A-2 Air Hardened Steel | 57596 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.

Oversize precision ground flat stock provides a stable datum surface for layout and machining

One-piece construction minimizes misalignment in fixtures and setups

Air-hardened tool steel offers toughness and wear resistance for tooling and fixture work

Suitable as a base block, forming tool blank, or reference surface in machinist jigs

Accepts additional heat treatment to meet specific hardness requirements

Specifications

Material: AISI A-2 air-hardened tool steel

Size: thickness 5/16 inch x width 8 inch x length 18 inch

Finish: precision ground flat stock

Dimensions: 5/16 inch thick, 8 inch wide, 18 inch long

Applications

Tooling and die making

Fixture and jig fabrication

Machining blocks, reference surfaces, and alignment spacers

Forming tool blanks and gauging components

Prototype and custom-tooling applications