Steel Bar Buyers Guide: Round, Flat, Square and Hex

Steel Bar Buyers Guide: Round, Flat, Square and Hex

Short answer: Buy steel bar by shape – round for shafts, flat for brackets, square or hex for fittings – then fixing size, tolerance and grade for machining or forging, with the supplier in our Carbon Steel Supplier and sizing in our Steel Beam Buyers Guide.

At a Glance

Steel Bar Buyers Guide: Round, Flat, Square and Hex chart
Figure 1 – Steel Bar Buyers Guide: Round, Flat, Square and Hex overview.

Choose the Shape

Round bar suits turning and forging; flat and square suit fabrication; hex suits nuts and fittings, with strength data in our Metal Strength Comparison.

Size and Tolerance

State diameter or side in mm and the h tolerance band; planning is in our MOQ and Lead Time Guide.

Grade for Machining

Free-cutting or mild steel machines fast; alloy grades harden for strength; grades are in our Carbon Steel Supplier.

Certification

Confirm MTC per our Mill Test Certificate Guide and checks in our Third-Party Inspection Guide.

Get a Quote

Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.

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Which shape for a shaft?

Round bar, turned or ground to size.

What tolerance do bars use?

Usually h tolerance bands by EN standard.

Can bar be supplied cut to length?

Yes – sawn or sheared to your length.

What grade machines best?

Free-cutting mild steel or leaded grades.

Is MTC provided?

Yes – EN 10204 3.1 with chemistry.

Get a Steel Bar Quote

HXSCO supplies round, flat, square and hex steel bar in many grades. Send shape, size and quantity for a quote.

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