Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as fixture clamps and mounting plates.

Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength.

In addition to good corrosion resistance, the nickel coating provides better wear resistance than the zinc-galvanized coating.

The galvannealed coating allows these steel sheets to be painted without prepping the surface. They're easier to weld and more scratch resistant than zinc-galvanized steel sheets. Use them for outdoor signs, cabinets, and doors.

These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.

These rods are zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength, such as frames, supports, and conduit.

Coated with PVC for corrosion resistance, this carbon steel wire will stand up to outdoor use.

Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.

This steel is nitrided, which involves the absorption of nitrogen, providing a corrosion-resistant surface that won’t flake or chip. It is comparable to NitroSteel.

The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.

The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It’s often used for jigs and fixtures.

Precision ground and held to a strict tightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in a lathe.

Made with more carbon and manganese than other easy-to-machine carbon steels, 1144 carbon steel has a higher yield strength and hardness. Also known as Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.

Also known as Fatigueproof, these rods have enhanced strength and resistance to breaking from repeated impact compared to High-Strength Easy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods.

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as molds and structural supports. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

These rods are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance.

Also known as Supercut 150™, these rods have been hardened as well as turned and polished, giving them double the elongation of ETD-150 rods.

A low carbon content makes this 4130 alloy steel easy to weld. Also known as chrome-moly steel, it’s often used for pressure vessels and structural supports.

Made from 4130 alloy steel, also known as chrome-moly steel, these rods have low carbon content for good weldability. They’re often used to make gears and bushings.

High carbon and chromium content makes this 52100 alloy steel extremely hard and resistant to wear. It’s also known as chrome steel.

Easier to machine than 52100 alloy steel rods, these extremely hard and wear-resistant tubes are often used to create bearings, bushings, and other cylindrical parts that are under constant stress. They’re also known as chrome steel.

Use for power transmission and structural applications that involve extreme impact, heat, and wear.

While the low carbon content makes 8620 alloy steel easy-to-weld, it's the nickel, chromium, and molybdenum content that provides wear resistance.

Also known as blue-tempered steel, this 1095 spring steel has a higher carbon content than 1075 spring steel for better wear resistance.

Also known as scaleless steel.

Containing more carbon than low-carbon steel—but less than 1095 spring steel—1050 spring steel is easily formed into parts such as washers, brackets, and springs before being hardened for use.

Also known as music wire.

From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.

When compared to standard 304 stainless steel, this material can be machined faster with less wear on cutting tools. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel.

The textured surface hides fingerprints and dents. This material is widely used in decorative applications, such as partitions and handrails.

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel.

Use 430 stainless steel in decorative and light structural applications, rather than outdoors or in extreme temperatures.

When bent, this wire will stay in place. It's widely used as tying and locking wire.

The titanium content of 321 stainless steel preserves corrosion resistance around weld points.

2205 stainless steel resists cracking even when faced with a combination of tensile stress, corrosive chemicals, and heat. Also known as duplex stainless steel, it has twice the strength of 316 stainless steel. Use it for high-pressure applications in caustic environments.

This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel.

These rods have been passivated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It's widely used as tying and locking wire.

This material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 316 stainless steel. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts.

Precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance, these rods are all set for turning applications in a lathe.

This material is hardened for increased wear resistance over standard 420 stainless steel.

Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight tolerance.

One of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating, 440C offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance. It's often used for bearings, valves, and knife blades.

With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel.

This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.

Also known as Project 70+, this material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel.

Widely used to fabricate fasteners and engine components, A286 will maintain its strength as temperatures rise.