With a thickness that's precision ground to a tight tolerance, these bars are sometimes called flat stock.

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.

Coated with an aluminum-silicon alloy, these sheets resist corrosion while withstanding long-term exposure to high temperatures. Use in drying ovens, furnaces, and smokestacks.

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

The nickel and molybdenum content gives AR400 carbon steel the ability to resist wear better than all other carbon steel. It's often used as wear strips, liners, and deflector plates.

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

Easy to forge, grind, and heat treat, these 1084 high-carbon steel bars offer high strength and resist wear and abrasion.

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.

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

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Also known as weathering steel, this high-strength steel develops a thin layer of rust over time in outdoor environments that protects the inner steel from corrosion.

4130 alloy steel has a low carbon content that provides good weldability. It's often used for gears, fasteners, and structural applications.

Heat treated for enhanced hardness and strength, A514 alloy steel is suitable for structural applications and supporting heavy loads.

Also known as blue-tempered steel.

These sheets have a softened temper, which is also known as annealed, so they can be easily formed into shape and then heat treated for spring properties.

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.

Ductile cast iron is strong, resilient, and able to handle repeated stress without breaking.

These sheets and bars are precision ground either on all six sides or just on the top and bottom.

The thickness is oversized to allow for finishing to exact requirements.

As the strongest multipurpose aluminum we offer, 6013 aluminum has the same good corrosion resistance, weldability, and machinability as 6061 with increased strength. 6013 is often fabricated into high-stress machine parts.

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

The textured surface on these sheets increases rigidity and hides fingerprints and dents.

Includes one 1-1/2"×3"×0.032" thick piece of each texture: weave, diamond, and tread.

A honeycomb core is bonded between two aluminum sheets for rigidity.

These sheets and bars are tempered to a 1/2-hard or full-hard state to make them over twice as strong as standard 1100 aluminum.

Known for being one of the easiest types of aluminum to weld, 5052 is also recognized for its ability to resist salt water. It's widely used for the bodies of boats, buses, trucks, and trailers, as well as for chemical drums.

A black, gold, or silver anodized finish protects this 5005 aluminum from wear and abrasion.

Highly corrosion resistant, 5083 is largely used around salt water for building ships and oil rigs. It maintains its strength in extreme cold, so it's also used to make cryogenic pressure vessels and tanks.

Stronger than other marine-grade aluminum, 5456 is often used for pressure vessels and storage tanks in saltwater environments.

These sheets are clad in 1230 aluminum for an added layer of corrosion resistance.

Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include keys, gears, and other high-stress parts. It is often used as a replacement for 2024 aluminum because it’s stronger and provides similar performance in all other aspects.

Create molds for vacuum-forming and thermoforming applications. Metapor aluminum is porous to let air and moisture escape, which prevents bubbles and blemishes.

Substitute 7050 aluminum for 7075 in structural applications when high stress-corrosion resistance is required. It is the same material that's used for bulkheads and fuselage frames.

Made of 5083 aluminum, these cast tool and jig plates are more corrosion resistant and respond better to anodizing than MIC6. This material is comparable to Alca 5 and ATP 5.

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+.

Polished to either a brushed or mirror-like finish, this material is often used to fabricate decorative enclosures and industrial workstations.

Compare the appearance choices of our 304 stainless steel with these convenient selector packs.

Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools.

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

Able to withstand repeated stress and wear, 301 stainless steel has the strength required for applications such as springs and fasteners.

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

These selector packs contain one 1-3/4"×3"×1/16" thick piece of 316 stainless steel in the following finishes: brushed #4, mirror-like #8, and unpolished.

Because these thin sheets are harder than our other 316 stainless steel, they offer better wear resistance. Use them as a wrap, liner, or cover.

Often used for fasteners and valves, 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.

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.

Also called flat stock, these precision-ground bars are held to tight thickness and width tolerances.

440A stainless steel resists damage from impact and abrasion. It's often used for cutlery and valve components.

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.

Able to withstand temperatures up to 2100° F, 330 stainless steel is widely used as components for industrial furnaces, gas turbines, and boilers. It resists cracking when exposed to heating and cooling cycles.

More corrosion resistant than 316L stainless steel, AL-6XN stainless steel won’t crack or break down when exposed to harsh chemicals like chlorides.

Each piece is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel.

13-8 PH stainless steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable types of stainless steel. It is widely used for fittings, pins, and lock washers.

As the most formable of all the PH-grade materials, 17-7 PH stainless steel is widely used in the aerospace industry for intricate parts. When hardened, this material strengthens to make it resist distortion.

With an oversized thickness, length, and width, these bars can be finished to your exact requirements.

The thickness, length, and width are oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

The thickness on these bars is precision ground to a tight tolerance.

Made from powdered metal, M4 tool steel has a consistent microstructure that gives it outstanding resistance to wear and abrasion. It is comparable to CPM Rex M4.

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.

The thickness on these bars is precision ground to a tight tolerance.

Thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

Precision ground on the top and bottom, these bars have a tight thickness tolerance of ±0.002".

The thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

A lead-free alternative to 485 brass, 464 brass offers good weldability, strength, and wear resistance. It’s widely used for marine hardware, pump and propeller shafts, and rivets.

One side of these sheets has a brushed finish with grain lines running in one direction to mask fingerprints.

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

An ultra-thin layer of silver makes these bars slower to tarnish than unplated copper to provide low electrical resistance at contact points over time.

One side of these sheets has a brushed finish with grain lines running in one direction to mask fingerprints.

With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.

Also called tellurium copper, 145 copper contains tellurium, which makes it more machinable than all other copper while maintaining good corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity. It’s often used for transformer and circuit-breaker terminals, welding torch tips, and fasteners.

Make plates for offshore drilling platforms, water boxes, valves, and other marine equipment that withstands salt water. Also known as cupro nickel, these copper nickel sheets resist rusting better than stainless steel.

This Alloy 22 nickel resists highly corrosive environments better than similar nickel alloys, including 625 and C-276.

C-276 nickel has excellent corrosion resistance against chemicals, including nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrochloric acid.

Strong, corrosion-resistant, and stable for long-term use at up to 1800° F, these Haynes® 230 nickel sheets are often used in furnaces and heat-treatment facilities.

Because Grade 2 titanium is 99% pure, it is more corrosion resistant than Grades 5 and 9 but not as strong. It has good formability and weldability. Common uses include chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and marine hardware.

This grade 3 titanium has the same excellent corrosion resistance as other grades of commercially pure titanium. It has greater strength and less formability than lower grades, and greater formability and less strength than higher grades.

Able to withstand greater heat than molybdenum and other high-temperature metal, this chemically pure tungsten is ultra dense for use in high-heat parts in vacuum furnaces, heat shields, and radiation shields.