A BILLET IS A SMALL, SEMI-FINISHED PIECE OF METAL THAT IS RECTANGULAR, CIRCULAR, OR SQUARE IN SHAPE. IT IS A SEMI-FINISHED CASTING PRODUCT THAT NEEDS FURTHER PROCESSING BEFORE BECOMING FINISHED GOODS.

BILLETS ARE SOLD AS CUT LENGTHS OR COIL, AND USUALLY HAVE AN AREA LESS THAN 36 SQ INCH.

BILLETS ARE ALSO KNOWN AS BAR STOCK.