Starrett 496 Series Tool Steel Flat Stock

Starrett 496 Series tool steel flat stock, also called O1 flat ground stock or precision ground flat bar, is made for toolmakers, machinists and die makers who need accurate raw material for custom tooling. The variants in this line are made from AISI O1 oil-hardening tool steel.

Key Features:

• AISI O1 tool steel: This is an oil-hardening, general-purpose grade. It is widely used for tooling that needs good edge retention and wear resistance after heat treatment.
• Precision ground surfaces: The flat surfaces are ground to size. This reduces the stock removal needed before you start machining.
• Heat-treatable: You can harden and temper it to suit your application.
• Versatile shop material: It suits punches, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, knives, templates and other custom components.
• Trusted brand: Starrett has made precision tools and measuring instruments for generations.

Starrett 496 Series flat stock gives you consistent, dependable material for tool room and machine shop work. Choose the length, width and thickness that fit your project from the available variants.