Precision Ground Flat Stock (18")

The dimensional stability of ground flat stock combines with other useful characteristics including excellent resistance to cracking during heat treatment compared with other, more highly alloyed, cold work tools. Relatively soft and easy to machine. High wear resistance after heat treatment. Holds a good cutting edge. Suitable for EDM machining.
Typical applications: widely used in precision tools, machine knives, gauges, jigs, templates, punches, dies and machine parts.
The Cost Cutting Stock: extensive range of widths and thicknesses enables the selection of an appropriate size of ground flat stock to minimise material and machining costs.

Manufactured from BS4659 B01 grade steel equivalent to AISI 01 and Werk. No. 1.2510.
Chemical analysis range:
Carbon 0.90 - 1.00%
Silicon 0.40%
Manganese 1.00 - 1.20%
Chromium 0.50 - 0.70%
Tungsten 0.50 - 0.70%
Vanadium 0.05 - 0.25%

Chemical analysis typical:
Carbon 0.95%
Silicon 0.40%
Manganese 1.20%
Chromium 0.55%
Tungsten 0.55%
Vanadium 0.15%

Inch Sizes

Tolerances:
Thickness: -/+0.001".
Width: -0.00"/+0.005".
Length: -0.00"/+0.25".