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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.

    Wear-Resistant 1084 Carbon Steel Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Wear-Resistant 1084 Carbon Steel Bars.
    Craft strong, wear-resistant tools and machine parts, from blades to bearings to disc springs. 1084 resists scratches and dents better than most other carbon steel, so it maintains a more durable edge. It's also easy to forge, grind, and heat treat.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    0.108" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    2"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N1000000000000
    4"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N20000000000
    6"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N30000000000
     
    0.135" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    2"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N40000000000
    4"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N50000000000
    6"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N60000000000
     
    0.195" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    2"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N70000000000
    4"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N80000000000
    6"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N900000000000
     
    0.265" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    2"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N110000000000
    4"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N1200000000000
    6"Hot Rolled55,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)Not Rated6863N1300000000000
     

    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Round Tubes.
    Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as frames, supports, and conduit.
    Seamless—Seamless tubes are stronger than welded tubes.
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    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatable
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/2" Thick Wall
    1 1/2"1/2"SeamlessNo65,000Rockwell B86 (Medium)ASTM A5197767T5800000000000000000000000000
     

    Machine Key Stock

    Cut this square or rectangular key stock to length to create a straight machine key. Straight keys are the most common type of key. Machine keys are often the same material as the shaft and other components with which they are used. To use a key as a sacrificial part, choose a softer key that will shear off when parts are exposed to excessive force, preventing damage to expensive equipment.
    316/316L Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Machine Key Stock. Machine Key Stock.
    316/316L stainless steel key stock has the best corrosion resistance of our stainless steel key stock and may be mildly magnetic. 316/316L stainless steel key stock is more corrosion resistant than steel key stock.
    Undersized Tolerance—Slightly smaller than the size listed in the table, undersized stock is the choice when you need a slightly looser fit or when you have an inconsistent keyway. Use it when parts need to be taken apart frequently, such as for maintenance or prototyping.
    DIN 6880—Key stock that meets DIN 6880 conforms to DIN standards for undersized keys.
    Tolerance
    Ht. × Wd.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    12" Long
    7/64" × 7/64"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A099000000
    1/8" × 1/8"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A1000000
    1/8" × 1/4"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A10200000
    3/16" × 3/16"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A1770000
    3/16" × 1/4"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A11800000
    1/4" × 1/4"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A13600000
    1/4" × 5/16"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A13700000
    1/4" × 3/8"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A13800000
    1/4" × 1/2"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A14000000
    5/16" × 5/16"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A15000000
    5/16" × 3/8"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A15100000
    3/8" × 3/8"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A16500000
    3/8" × 1/2"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A16700000
    1/2" × 1/2"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A18700000
    1/2" × 3/4"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A19000000
    1/2" × 1"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A203000000
    5/8" × 5/8"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A20600000
    3/4" × 3/4"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A22600000
    7/8" × 7/8"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A242000000
    1" × 1"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A229000000
     
    36" Long
    1/8" × 1/8"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A41200000
    3/16" × 3/16"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A41000000
    1/4" × 1/4"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A41500000
    5/16" × 5/16"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A42000000
    3/8" × 3/8"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A42500000
    1/2" × 1/2"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A430000000
    5/8" × 5/8"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A434000000
    3/4" × 3/4"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A442000000
    1" × 1"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B86—98530A446000000
     
    305 mm Long
    2 mm × 2 mmUndersized-0.025 mm to 0.000 mm-0.025 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A1000000
    3 mm × 3 mmUndersized-0.025 mm to 0.000 mm-0.025 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A1100000
    4 mm × 4 mmUndersized-0.030 mm to 0.000 mm-0.030 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A1200000
    5 mm × 5 mmUndersized-0.030 mm to 0.000 mm-0.030 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A1300000
    6 mm × 6 mmUndersized-0.030 mm to 0.000 mm-0.030 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A1400000
    7 mm × 7 mmUndersized-0.036 mm to 0.000 mm-0.036 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A15000000
    7 mm × 8 mmUndersized-0.090 mm to 0.000 mm-0.036 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A15500000
    8 mm × 8 mmUndersized-0.036 mm to 0.000 mm-0.036 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A16000000
    8 mm × 10 mmUndersized-0.036 mm to 0.000 mm-0.036 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A16400000
    8 mm × 12 mmUndersized-0.036 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A16500000
    9 mm × 14 mmUndersized-0.090 mm to 0.000 mm-0.036 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A16600000
    10 mm × 10 mmUndersized-0.036 mm to 0.000 mm-0.036 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A17000000
    10 mm × 12 mmUndersized-0.036 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A17500000
    10 mm × 16 mmUndersized-0.090 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A17600000
    11 mm × 18 mmUndersized-0.090 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A17700000
    12 mm × 12 mmUndersized-0.043 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A18000000
    12 mm × 20 mmUndersized-0.110 mm to 0.000 mm-0.052 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A18500000
    14 mm × 14 mmUndersized-0.043 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A19000000
    14 mm × 22 mmUndersized-0.110 mm to 0.000 mm-0.052 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A19500000
    16 mm × 16 mmUndersized-0.043 mm to 0.000 mm-0.043 mm to 0.000 mmRockwell B86DIN 688090457A20000000
     
    416 Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Machine Key Stock. Machine Key Stock.
    416 stainless steel key stock is stronger than other stainless key stock and can be heat treated for extra strength. It's corrosion resistant and magnetic. 416 stainless steel key stock is more corrosion resistant than steel key stock.
    Undersized Tolerance—Slightly smaller than the size listed in the table, undersized stock is the choice when you need a slightly looser fit or when you have an inconsistent keyway. Use it when parts need to be taken apart frequently, such as for maintenance or prototyping.
    Tolerance
    Ht. × Wd.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Each
    12" Long
    3/16" × 3/16"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A10000000
    1/4" × 1/4"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A1100000
    5/16" × 5/16"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A12000000
    3/8" × 3/8"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A13000000
    1/2" × 1/2"Undersized-0.003" to 0.000"-0.003" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A14000000
    5/8" × 5/8"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A15000000
    3/4" × 3/4"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B8699374A16000000
     
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