Low Carbon
Technical Data
Precision Flat Ground Stock: Standard Tolerances
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Thickness +/- 0.001"Width + 0.000/0.005"Length + 0.250/0.500"Squareness 0.003" per inch
Precision Flat Ground Stock: Oversize Tolerances
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Thickness + 0.010/0.015Width + 0.010/0.015"Length + 0.250/0.500"Squareness 0.003" per inch
Material
Low Carbon Steel
Low Carbon Steel – Generally has a composition of 0.05%-0.25% carbon and up to 0.4% manganese. Also known as mild steel, it is a low-cost material that is easy to shape. While not as hard as higher-carbon steels, carburizing can increase its surface hardness.