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    About Steel
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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods

    Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into low-strength fasteners, pins, and axles. You can surface harden this material for added wear resistance.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
    Hot Rolled—Hot-rolled products are great for forming and fabricating. The steel undergoes less stress in the finishing process and has a little more give, so you can more easily bend and form it. It does however have a rougher surface finish than cold-worked steel.
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    1/2" Long
    20"0" to 0.375"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T6310000000
     
    1" Long
    20"0" to 0.375"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T632000000
     
    3" Long
    20"0" to 0.375"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T633000000
     
    6" Long
    20"0" to 0.375"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57618920K71900000000
     

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Don't see the size you need? Check out our Made-to-Order 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
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    20"0.000" to 0.125"Cold RolledT651
    ASTM B2091610T63400000000000000000000000
     
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