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90° Angle	Rod and Disc

U Channel	Wire

T Bar	H Bar

Z Bar	Ribbed Sheet

Half Round	Hat Channel

Hex Bar	Honeycomb

Rectangular Tube	Round Tube

Made to Order	Rod

Hex Tube	I Beam

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	Yield Strength Yield Strength

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10,000 to 19,999 psi

20,000 to 99,999 psi

100,000 to 199,999 psi

200,000 psi or greater

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COTS-Exempt

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Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel

Low-Carbon Steel Bars with Rounded Edges

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.

Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

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.

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

These sheets and bars are zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Bars

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

Nickel-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Bars

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

Paintable Galvannealed Low-Carbon Steel Sheets

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.

High-Temperature Aluminized Low-Carbon Steel Sheets

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.

Mold- and Mildew-Resistant Low-Carbon Steel Sheets

A silver-filled resin coating on one side of these sheets protects from degradation caused by bacteria and fungi.

Low-Carbon Steel U-Channels

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.

Low-Carbon Steel 90° Angles

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.

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel 90° Angles

These 90° angles are zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

Low-Carbon Steel H-Bars

Made of stiff low-carbon steel to deflect less under load, these H-bars are commonly used in machine bases, construction, platforms, and frames.

Low-Carbon Steel Half-Rounds

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.

Low-Carbon Steel Half-Ovals

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.

Low-Carbon Steel Rectangular Tubes

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.

Low-Carbon Steel Rods and Discs

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.

PVC-Coated Steel Wire

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

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Rods

These rods are zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

Chrome-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Rods

The matte plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

Low-Carbon Steel Wire

Also known as black-annealed wire.

Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Rods

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

Zinc-Galvanized Steel Wire

This wire is zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

Low-Carbon Steel Hex Bars

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.

Low-Carbon Steel T-Bars

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.

Low-Carbon Steel I-Beams

Made of rigid low-carbon steel, these I-beams are often used in construction, framing, lifting, and hoisting applications.

Low-Carbon Steel Round Tubes

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.

Ultra-Wear-Resistant AR500 Carbon Steel

Exceptional hardness makes AR500 carbon steel more resistant to wear and impact than other carbon steel.

High-Strength 1084 High-Carbon Steel

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

Easy-to-Machine Carbon Steel

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Bars

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rods

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine
1215 Carbon Steel Rods

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

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Hex Bars

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable
12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

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

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

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.

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Hex Bars

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.

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Bars

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.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
Easy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods

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

High-Strength Easy-to-Machine
1144 Carbon Steel Rods

Often called Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.

Easy-to-Machine 1117 Carbon Steel

1117 carbon steel responds to surface-hardening heat treatment better than other easy-to-machine carbon steels. Use it to fabricate shaft couplings, studs, pins, and universal joints.

Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Machine
1144 Carbon Steel Rods

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.

Wear-Resistant AR400 Carbon Steel

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.

Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel

Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel (UHSS) Sheets

This UHSS (ultra high-strength steel) allows you to fabricate high-strength parts using thinner material than you could with other types of steel. It is formable, weldable, and more economical than alloy steel.

Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel (AHSS) Round Tubes

The same steel used in automobile bodies, this AHSS (advanced high-strength steel) allows you to fabricate high-strength parts using thinner material than you could with other types of steel. It is formable, weldable, and more economical than alloy steel.

Impact-Resistant A516 Carbon Steel

Even in low temperatures, A516 carbon steel resists breaking upon impact. Also known as pressure-vessel-quality (PVQ) steel, it is mostly used for boilers, storage tanks, and pressure vessels.

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Rods and Discs

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

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

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

Spring Steel

Wear-Resistant 1095 Spring Steel Sheets and Strips

Also known as blue-tempered steel.

Easy-to-Form Wear-Resistant 1095 Spring Steel Sheets

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.

1075 Spring Steel Strips

Also known as scaleless steel.

Easy-to-Form 1075 Spring Steel Sheets

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.

Lubricated 1080 Spring Steel Wire

Also known as music wire.

Lubricated 1065 Spring Steel Wire Assortments

Always have the right size wire on hand with a 72-piece assortment.

Lubricated 1065 Spring Steel Wire

This wire is coated with oil for corrosion resistance and lubricity. Use it for bundling and as tag wire.

Stress-Resistant 5160 Alloy Steel

5160 alloy steel handles repeated cycles of stress without breaking just like spring steel. It’s often used to make flat springs.

Easy-To-Form Multipurpose 1050 Spring Steel Sheets

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.

Alloy Steel

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

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.

Tight-Tolerance Hardened Multipurpose
4140 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Also known as flat stock, the thickness on these sheets and bars is held to a tight tolerance.

High-Strength 4340 Alloy Steel Rods

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

Oversized Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Because the thickness is oversized, you can finish these bars to your exact requirements.

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

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.

Oversized Multipurpose 4140
Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

The thickness is oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

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

Chrome-Plated Hardened
Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

The chrome plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance.

Fatigue-Resistant High-Strength 300M Alloy Steel Rods

A modified version of 4340 alloy steel, 300M is used in applications that require high yield strength, such as torsion bars and drive shafts.

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

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

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods and Discs

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.

High-Strength Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

Often called ETD-150, these rods are made from a modified version of 4140 alloy steel and have been drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength.

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Hex Bars

These hex bars are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. They are also stress relieved to reduce the chance of warping during machining.

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Tubes

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

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Hex Bars

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.

Easy-to-Weld A572 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Combining strength with weldability and formability, A572 alloy steel is an economical choice for structural components, such as channels, beams, and framing. It has a low carbon content, making it easy to weld with a variety of welding methods.

Corrosion-Resistant A588 Alloy Steel

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.

Easy-to-Weld Wear-Resistant 8620 Alloy Steel

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

Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Wire

Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. This wire is often used for small-diameter bearings, bushings, and punches.

Hardened High-Strength A514 Alloy Steel

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

Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Rods

Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. It’s used for parts such as bearings, bushings, and punches.

Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Tubes

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.

Easy-to-Weld 4130 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

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

Easy-to-Weld 4130 Alloy Steel Rods

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

Fatigue-Resistant 9310 Alloy Steel

A vacuum arc remelting (VAR) casting process gives 9310 superior strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance over other types of alloy steel. It's often machined into heavy duty gears, clutch parts, and ratchets.

High-Strength C300 Alloy Steel

Offering excellent resistance to cracking from impact and compression, C300 alloy steel is often used for dies and tooling. It is also known as maraging steel and VascoMax.

Easy-to-Weld 4130 Alloy Steel Rectangular Tubes

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

Wear-Resistant 4150 Alloy Steel

Often used for gears, shafts, and ball screws, 4150 alloy steel resists wear from friction and abrasion.

Easy-to-Machine 41L40 Alloy Steel

The addition of lead gives 41L40 the best machinability of all the alloy steel we offer.

Easy-to-Weld 4130 Alloy Steel Round Tubes

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

Cast Iron

Easy-to-Machine Impact-Resistant
Ductile Cast Iron Bars

Easier to machine without cracking than other impact-resistant ductile cast iron bars, these cast iron bars contain a high amount of ferrite. Use them to make cylinder and die blocks, rotary tables, and rail spacers.

Easy-to-Machine Impact-Resistant
Ductile Cast Iron Rods

With a high amount of ferrite, these cast iron rods are easier to machine without cracking than other impact-resistant ductile cast iron rods. Use them to create bushings, gears, pulleys, and pistons.

Impact-Resistant Ductile Cast Iron Rods and Discs

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

Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Sheets and Bars

Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It's often fabricated into gears, pulleys, and bushings.

Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Tubes

Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It's often fabricated into gears, pulleys, rollers, and bushings.

Oversized Tight-Tolerance
Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Rods

Precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe.

Oversized Easy-to-Machine
Gray Cast Iron Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Impact-Resistant Ductile Cast Iron Bars

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

Electrical Steel

Containing 3% silicon, this electrical steel forms the laminated cores of electromagnetic devices to improve performance. It’s extremely thin, reducing energy loss for better overall efficiency.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

An anodized coating bonds to the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

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

Oversized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets

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

Polished Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

One side of these sheets and bars is polished to either a brushed finish or a mirror-like finish.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum 90° Angles

Polished Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum 90° Angles

The outside of these 90° angles is polished to either a brushed finish or a mirror-like finish.

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum 90° Angles

An anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Z-Bars

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum T-Bars

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs

These rods and discs are precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 6061 rods and discs.

Chrome-Plated Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

The matte plating on these rods, sometimes called industrial chrome and hard chrome, creates a slippery surface that minimizes galling and prevents parts from seizing.

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

An anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Polished Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

Choose between rods that are polished to a brushed finish or a mirror-like finish.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Half-Round Bars

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars

A hard-anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Round Tubes

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Tubes

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum I-Beams

Also known as American Standard I-Beams, these I-beams have rounded corners.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars

Polished Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Round Tubes

Polished on the outside to a #8 reflective, mirror-like finish, these tubes have no visible grain lines.

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Round Tubes

An anodized coating forms a bond to the inside, outside, and ends of these tubes to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum U-Channels

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rectangular Tubes

Architectural 6063 Aluminum

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Bars with Rounded Edges

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

Architectural 6063 Aluminum U-Channels

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

Anodized Architectural 6063 Aluminum U-Channels

An anodized coating on these U-channels forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Bars

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

Architectural 6063 Aluminum 90° Angles

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

Anodized Architectural 6063 Aluminum 90° Angles

The anodized coating on these 90° angles forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Architectural 6063 Aluminum H-Bars

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

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Rectangular Tubes

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

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Hat Channels

In addition to being more corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, these hat channels have flanges that make them easy to mount on flat surfaces.

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Double-Wall Round Tubes

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

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Round Tubes

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

Anodized Architectural 6063 Aluminum Round Tubes

The outside of these tubes is anodized to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Rods

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

Highly Conductive 6101 Aluminum

6101 aluminum is chiefly used as a lightweight and economical alternative to copper in electrical applications, such as bus bars in switchboards and battery banks.

Easy-to-Form 6060 Aluminum

Easier to bend and shape than 6061 aluminum, this aluminum is good for framing, cross sections, and structures in construction and marine industries.

High-Strength 6013 Aluminum

High-Strength 6013 Aluminum Rods

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.

High-Strength 6013 Aluminum Sheets

Easy-to-Machine 6020 Aluminum

Frequently used to make valve bodies, pistons, and hydraulic parts, 6020 aluminum is easier to machine and more corrosion resistant than 6061, but it is not as weldable.

Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum

Easy-to-Form Pure 1000 Series
Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Made of 1000 series aluminum which is 99% pure, this aluminum offers superior formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity. It's frequently fabricated into raceways, decorative trim, and other parts where strength and hardness are not required.

Hardened Easy-to-Form Pure
1100 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

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.

Easy-to-Form 1100 Aluminum Wire

This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.

Contaminant-Free High-Vacuum Aluminum Foil

Use this foil as a blanket to disperse heat evenly in high-vacuum systems, as well as in clean rooms and other controlled environments where dust and oil could jeopardize a system.

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Sheets and Bars

3000 series aluminum stands up to outdoor use, as well as exposure to chemicals. It offers a good combination of strength, formability, and weldability. It's often used for storage tanks, heat exchangers, garage doors, and general sheet metal work.

Corrosion-Resistant 3003
Aluminum Texture Selector Packs

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

Choose-a-Color Corrosion-Resistant
3003 Aluminum Sheets

One side of these sheets is painted in your choice of gloss color, while the other side is painted gloss white.

Textured Corrosion-Resistant 3003 Aluminum Sheets

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

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Honeycomb Panels

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

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Honeycomb Cores

The honeycomb design provides a higher strength-to-weight ratio than solid sheets.

Corrosion-Resistant 3003 Aluminum Tubes

3003 aluminum stands up to outdoor use, as well as exposure to chemicals. It offers a good combination of strength, formability, and weldability. It's often used for storage tanks, heat exchangers, and general sheet metal work.

Telescoping Corrosion-Resistant 3003 Aluminum Tubes

These tubes are sized so that each tube fits into the next larger size.

Choose-a-Color 5005 Aluminum

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

Polished Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

One side of these sheets and bars is polished to either a brushed finish or a mirror-like finish.

Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

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.

Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Tubes

Marine-Grade 5083 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

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.

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade
5086 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

5086 aluminum is used on ships, oil rigs, tanks, and pressure vessels because of its excellent saltwater resistance and formability.

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade 5086 Aluminum Tubes

5086 aluminum is used on ships, oil rigs, tanks, and pressure vessels because of its excellent saltwater resistance and formability.

Impact-Resistant Marine-Grade 5083 Aluminum Sheets

Also known as armor plate, these 5083 aluminum sheets are hardened to an H131 temper for increased strength and impact resistance over standard 5083 sheets.

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade 5086 Aluminum 90° Angles

5086 aluminum is used on ships, oil rigs, tanks, and pressure vessels because of its excellent saltwater resistance and formability.

High-Strength Marine-Grade 5456 Aluminum

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

Mold-Quality Aluminum

Porous Mold-Quality Metapor Aluminum

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

High-Strength Mold-Quality Aluminum

Designed for use as a production injection mold and blow mold, tk Ultra 7 is extremely strong with a hard surface and excellent thermal conductivity.

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Z-Bars

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Also known as flat stock, these sheets and bars are precision ground on the top and bottom.

Clad High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Sheets

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

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Hex Bars

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Rods

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

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Rods and Discs

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum 90° Angles

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum T-Bars

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Tubes

High-Strength 7075 Aluminum

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Choose between sheets and bars that are precision ground on all six sides or just on the top and bottom.

High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Rods and Discs

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.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Rods

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

High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

High-Strength 7075 Aluminum 90° Angles

Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include a wide range of 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.

Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Rods

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

Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Rods

2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.

Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Bars

2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.

Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Hex Bars

2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.

Fatigue-Resistant 7050 Aluminum

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.

Lightweight Aluminum Foam

Air is injected into the casting of this aluminum to reduce weight and create a crater-like appearance. This foam is often used for sound insulation and architectural facades.

Easy-to-Machine Cast Aluminum for Tool and Jig Plates

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.

Easy-to-Machine MIC6 Cast Aluminum Sheets and Bars

MIC6 is cast from a high-strength 7000-series aluminum, then stress relieved to maintain dimensional stability during high-speed machining.

Easy-to-Machine MIC6 Cast Aluminum Discs

MIC6 is cast from a high-strength 7000-series aluminum, then stress relieved to maintain dimensional stability during high-speed machining.

Multipurpose Stainless Steel

Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

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

Hardened Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Harder than our other 304 stainless steel, these thin sheets offer better wear resistance for use as a wrap, liner, or cover.

Bend-and-Stay Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay put. It’s frequently used as tying wire and locking wire.

Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

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

Easy-to-Machine Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

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+.

304 Multipurpose Stainless Steel Selector Packs

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

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel.

Textured Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

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

Spring-Back Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

This wire bounces back after bending. It’s often used to construct springs and wire rope.

Fatigue-Resistant 301 Stainless Steel

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

Economical 430 Stainless Steel

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

Polished Economical 430 Stainless Steel

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

Bend-and-Stay Economical 430 Stainless Steel Wire

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

Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

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

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel.

Shaft-Quality Nitronic 60 Stainless Steel

Offering outstanding resistance to surface wear and corrosion, Nitronic 60 stainless steel is often used for shafts, fasteners, and valves.

Highly Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.

Hardened Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

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.

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Selector Packs

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.

Passivated Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

These rods have been passivated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Polished Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

One side of these sheets is polished to either a brushed or mirror-like finish.

Bend-and-Stay Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel Wire

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

Easy-to-Machine Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel

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

Spring-Back Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel Wire

This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope.

Tight-Tolerance Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel

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

Stress-Corrosion-Resistant 2205 Stainless Steel

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.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Alloy 20 Stainless Steel

A high nickel content allows Alloy 20 stainless steel to stand up to harsh chemicals in caustic environments. It's also known as Carpenter 20.

Marine-Grade Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel

Stronger and more corrosion resistant than 316 stainless steel, Nitronic 50 is especially well-suited for use as shafts and fixtures in marine environments.

Wear-Resistant Stainless Steel

Impact-Resistant 440A Stainless Steel

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

Oversized Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

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

Tight-Tolerance Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

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

Tight-Tolerance Hardened 440C Stainless Steel

With a diameter that’s held to a close tolerance, this material is hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance.

Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

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.

Hardened Very-Wear-Resistant 420 Stainless Steel

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

Tight-Tolerance Very-Wear-Resistant
420 Stainless Steel

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

Very-Wear-Resistant 420 Stainless Steel

Suitable for making molds, 420 stainless steel is a hard, wear-resistant material that can be finely polished to a very smooth surface.

Ultra-Wear-Resistant 420V Stainless Steel

The addition of vanadium and carbon gives 420V stainless steel excellent wear resistance. It can replace tool steel in highly abrasive applications.

Blade-Quality S30V Stainless Steel

With excellent strength and wear resistance, S30V stainless steel is a preferred material for knives and cutlery.

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel

Precision ground on the top and bottom to a tight tolerance.

Bend-and-Stay Wear-Resistant
410 Stainless Steel Wire

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

Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel

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

Hardened Tight-Tolerance
Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel

Hardened for superior wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance so they’re ready for turning in a lathe.

Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel

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.

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel

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

High-Temperature Stainless Steel

High-Temperature 309/310 Stainless Steel

309/310 stainless steel has high levels of chromium and nickel to provide good corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. It's often used in heat exchangers and furnaces.

Ultra-High-Temperature 330 Stainless Steel

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.

Weldable 321 Stainless Steel

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

Ultra-Stress-Corrosion-Resistant AL-6XN Stainless Steel

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

High-Strength Stainless Steel

High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

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.

Easy-to-Machine High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

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

Easy-to-Form 17-7 PH Stainless Steel

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.

Hardened Tight-Tolerance
High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

Hardened for improved strength and wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a strict diameter tolerance. Use them for turning applications in your lathe.

Hardened High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

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

Durable A286 Stainless Steel

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

Tough 15-5 PH Stainless Steel

Offering outstanding strength, 15-5 PH stainless steel is often used for gears and shafts.

Easy-to-Harden 13-8 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.

Brass

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets and Strips

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.

Mirror-Like Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets

Polished on one side to a reflective, mirror-like finish.

Brushed Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets

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

Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Bars

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

Formable Easy-to-Machine 353 Brass Sheets and Bars

353 brass is more formable than 385 brass while maintaining good machinability. Commonly called engraver’s brass, it’s well suited for fabrication processes such as knurling and threading. Use it to make nuts, gears, drawer pulls, and hinges.

Easy-to-Machine Architectural 385 Brass Bars

Often called architectural bronze, 385 brass is easy to machine and has excellent formability when heated. It is typically used for handrails, ornamental trim, and hardware, such as hinges and lock bodies.

Weldable Marine-Grade 464 Brass Sheets and Bars

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.

Mirror-Like Weldable Marine-Grade 464 Brass Sheets

Polished on one side to a reflective, mirror-like finish.

Brushed Weldable Marine-Grade 464 Brass Sheets

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

Copper

Multipurpose 110 Copper Sheets and Bars

Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used in electrical applications, such as for bus bars and wire connectors, as well as for flashing, gaskets, and rivets.

Multipurpose 110 Copper Bars with Rounded Edges

Silver-Plated Multipurpose 110
Copper Bars with Rounded Edges

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.

Multipurpose 110 Copper Appearance Selector Packs

Includes one 4" × 4" × 0.032" thick piece of 110 copper in the following finishes: plain, brushed, and mirror-like.

Brushed Multipurpose 110 Copper Sheets

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

Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Sheets

Polished on one side to a reflective, mirror-like finish.

Super-Conductive 101 Copper Sheets and Bars

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.

Easy-to-Machine 145 Copper Bars

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.

Marine-Grade Copper Nickel Sheets

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.

Super-Conductive Extra High-Strength
17510 Beryllium Copper Bars

In addition to being conductive, these 17510 beryllium copper bars are non-sparking and non-magnetic, so they’re used in mines and oil rigs, as well as for navigational tools.

Extra High-Strength Beryllium-Free 180 Copper Bars

These copper bars have similar performance properties to beryllium copper, but do not require special machining techniques.

High-Strength 182 Copper Bars

182 copper is stronger, harder, and more wear resistant than 110 copper. Also known as RWMA Class 2 chromium copper, it's commonly used in resistance welding, for circuit-breaker parts, and for molds to make plastic parts.

Bronze

Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Form 510 Bronze Sheets

Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs and bellows.

Easy-to-Form 220 Bronze

Offering excellent formability, 220 bronze is known for its ability to withstand outdoor exposure. It's commonly called commercial bronze.

Oil-Filled 840 and 841 Bearing Bronze Sheets

Powdered bronze is pressed and then impregnated with SAE 30 oil to make this material self-lubricating.

Oversized 932 Bearing Bronze Bars

The thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 863 Bearing Bronze Bars

Frequently called manganese brass, 863 bronze can handle heavy loads and high speeds when properly lubricated. These bars are a higher-strength alternative to tight-tolerance 954 bearing bronze bars.

Easy-to-Machine 936 Bearing Bronze Bars

An easier-to-machine alternative to 932 bronze, 936 also has better corrosion resistance. It's also called modified SAE 64.

Tight-Tolerance Weldable 954 Bearing Bronze Bars

These bars are precision ground on the top and bottom for a tight thickness tolerance of ±0.002".

Oversized Weldable 954 Bearing Bronze Bars

Thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

Tight-Tolerance 932 Bearing Bronze Bars

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

Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel

Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Bars

These W1 bars have lower amounts of alloy elements than other tool steels for excellent machinability.

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods

Ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances, these rods are ready to be turned in a lathe.

High-Speed Tool Steel

Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length drill bits.

Hardened Undersized High-Speed
M2 Tool Steel Rod Sets

These rod sets are supplied in a metal index case with fold-out panels.

Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Also known as reamer blanks, these rods are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.

Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Ready for turning in a lathe, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are held to a strict straightness tolerance.

Hardened High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Sheets

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.

Tight-Tolerance High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Bars

These bars are precision ground to a tight thickness tolerance.

Hardened High-Speed M42 Tool Steel

Also known as cobalt steel, this M42 tool steel maintains its hardness in high-speed cutting applications that generate intense heat. Use it to make tools for cutting extremely hard materials.

Wear-Resistant High-Speed M4 Tool Steel Bars

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.

Wear-Resistant High-Speed M4 Tool Steel Rods

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.

Multipurpose Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening
O1 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

These precision-ground sheets and bars are held to a tight thickness tolerance.

Oversized Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Bars

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

Oversized Multipurpose Oil-Hardening
O1 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

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

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these precision-ground rods have a tight diameter tolerance and are ready for turning in your lathe.

Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

These sheets and bars are precision ground to a tight thickness tolerance.

Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

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

Hardened Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

Hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance, these rods are precision ground with a tight diameter tolerance.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

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

Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Bars

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

Oversized Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Bars

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

Oversized Wear-Resistant D2
Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Rods

All set for turning in your lathe, these precision-ground rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance.

Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel

Oversized Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Bars

Also known as flat stock, these bars have an oversized thickness, length, and width for finishing to your exact requirements.

Oversized Shock-Resistant
S7 Tool Steel Rods and Discs

An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Bars

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

Tight-Tolerance Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Rods

The diameter on these rods is precision ground while the straightness is held to a strict tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.

Ultra-Wear-Resistant A11 Tool Steel

Resistant to wear, abrasion, and chipping, A11 is a hard material that is often made into punches and stamping tools.

High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel

Oversized High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel Bars

Oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Oversized High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel Rods

An oversized diameter on these rods allows for finishing to your exact requirements.

Hardened Easy-to-Machine P20 Tool Steel

Furnished hardened, P20 tool steel is strong and easy to machine. It has the wear resistance and highly polishable surface needed to fabricate long-lasting molds and dies.

Nickel

EMI-Shielding Nickel Alloy

Use this nickel-iron-cobalt alloy as a magnetic shield to protect electronic equipment from EMI/RFI interference.

Ultra-Strength 718 Nickel Sheets

Often used for cryogenic tanks and fasteners, these 718 nickel sheets will maintain their high strength in temperatures from -300° to 1200° F, even after long-term exposure. They are comparable to Inconel 718.

Multipurpose 400 Nickel Sheets and Bars

From marine hardware to chemical-processing equipment, 400 nickel sheets and bars are widely used for their strength, weldability, and formability. Comparable to Monel, this nickel-copper alloy will stand up to highly corrosive environments, such as those involving salt water, sulfuric acid, and alkalies.

Ultra-High-Temperature Alloy X Nickel Sheets

Even in temperatures up to 2000° F, Alloy X nickel sheets offer good strength and weldability, along with excellent oxidation resistance. They're often used for components in gas turbine engines and furnaces. This material is equivalent to Inconel HX and Hastelloy X.

Corrosion-Resistant 200 Nickel Sheets and Bars

200 nickel sheets and bars are over 98% pure, so they offer corrosion resistance along with good formability, weldability, and electrical conductivity. They're often used in food-processing equipment and chemical shipping drums.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Alloy 22 Nickel Sheets

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

Ultra-High-Temperature Thermally
Stable Haynes 230® Nickel Sheets

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.

High-Strength 625 Nickel Sheets

A blend of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum gives these 625 nickel sheets the strength, weldability, and corrosion resistance necessary for use in expansion joints, exhaust systems, and marine components. They are comparable to Inconel 625 and Haynes 625.

Extra-Corrosion-Resistant
C-276 Nickel Sheets and Bars

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

Thermally Stable Invar 36 Nickel Alloy Sheets

Because Invar 36 holds its size and shape when temperatures rise, these nickel-iron alloy sheets are the go-to material when dimensional stability is required. They are commonly used when precision is a priority, such as for scientific instruments and optical devices.

Lead, Tin, and Zinc

Zinc Sheets

Considered commercially pure, this material is 99% zinc.

Zinc Rods

Cut and thread discs and other parts that draw corrosion away from nearby metal in water tanks, heat exchangers, and marine applications.

Tin

With 99.9% tin content, this material is considered commercially pure. It's commonly used to make gaskets and filters.

Vinyl-Coated Lead Rods

The vinyl coating prevents lead from leaving marks on surfaces.

Lead Sheets and Bars

This material has a minimum of 99.5% pure lead content. Applications for lead include radiation shields, sound barriers, and vibration dampers.

Titanium

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade
2 Titanium Sheets and Bars

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.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 2 Titanium Rods

High-Strength Grade 5 Titanium Sheets and Bars

Grade 5 is the strongest of all the titanium alloys thanks to its higher aluminum and vanadium content. It offers a versatile mix of good corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability. It's often used for turbine blades, fasteners, and spacer rings.

High-Strength Grade 5 Titanium Rods and Discs

Fatigue-Resistant Grade 23 Titanium Rods

Purer than Grade 5 titanium, these long-lasting rods resist fracturing from use even when cracked.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 4 Titanium Sheets

With a higher iron and oxygen content, Grade 4 titanium is the strongest of the commercially pure titanium alloys, Grades 1 through 4. Although not as strong as Grade 5 titanium, Grade 4 is more corrosion resistant, so it stands up to hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, sodium-hydroxide and ammonia alkalies, and chlorides.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 3 Titanium

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.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 4 Titanium Rods

These titanium rods are the strongest of the commercially pure titanium alloys, Grades 1 through 4, and resist corrosion better than Grade 5 titanium. However, they’re not as strong as Grade 5, and they won’t bend or form as easily as lower grades.

Tungsten

Ultra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide Bars

These bars are also known as flat stock.

Electrically Conductive Tungsten Copper Bars

Made of 75% tungsten for wear and arc-erosion resistance and 25% copper for electrical and thermal conductivity, these bars work well for electrodes in the electrical-discharge machining of tungsten carbide and other dense material. They’re commonly known as Elkonite bars.

High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten Sheets

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.

Gold Foil

Since it’s thin and easy to cut, as well as highly conductive and corrosion resistant, this 99.99% pure gold foil is often used to plate electrical connectors that are exposed to the air.

Tantalum Foil

Thin and easy to cut, this 99.98% pure tantalum foil is good for coating heating elements that are used in furnaces. Harder than platinum and able to withstand higher temperatures than gold, it also resists corrosion and conducts heat.

Platinum Foil

Thin and easy to cut, use this 99.5% pure platinum foil in labs and electronics production.

Cobalt

Wear-Resistant Cobalt 6 Sheets and Bars

A cobalt alloy, Stellite® 6B is tough and wear resistant.

Wear-Resistant Cobalt 6 Rods

Also known as Haynes 6B, alloy 6B, and cobalt 6B, Stellite® 6B is a tough and wear-resistant cobalt alloy. With a wrought material structure, it withstands rapid changes in temperature, resists abrasion, and is four times as impact resistant as other cast materials made from the same chemicals.

High-Temperature Wear-Resistant Cobalt 12

Along with even better resistance to wear and corrosion than cobalt 6, cobalt 12 has added tungsten for improved performance at high temperatures.

Molybdenum

Ultra High-Temperature
High-Strength Molybdenum Rods

Containing zirconium and titanium for additional strength in extreme temperatures, these rods are commonly used in vacuum furnaces and other high-stress environments.

Ultra High-Temperature Molybdenum Rods

These molybdenum rods conduct both heat and electricity, and they won’t deform at high temperatures.

Ultra High-Temperature Molybdenum Foil

Thin and easy-to-cut, this 99.95% pure molybdenum foil is often used in parts that process molten glass, heat shields in furnaces, and as filament supports in high-intensity light bulbs.

Shims

Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

A durable acrylic adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.

Shim Tape

Level dies and presses with this adhesive-backed shim tape.

Shim Stock

Cut this stock into custom shapes to fit your application.

Shim Stock Sets

Keep shim stock in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets. Cut into custom shapes to fit your application.

Color-Coded Shim Stock

This shim stock is color coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.

Color-Coded Shim Stock Sets

Keep shim stock in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets, which are color coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut them into custom shapes to fit your application.

Peel-Away Layered Shim Stock

Cut this shim stock into custom shapes to fit your application. Stock is made of layers of material bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.

Made-to-Order Peel-Away Layered Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim. Shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.

Made-to-Order Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim.

Building and Machinery Hardware

Flat and L-Shaped Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through.

Steel Hat Channel

In addition to creating space inside walls or ceilings—to prevent dampness or make room for insulation—these channels can also be used to level or resurface them.

Rebar

Protect concrete from cracking due to tensile force, such as expansion caused by temperature changes.

Recycled Plastic and Metal Composite Sheets

Made of recycled steel mill scale and reground plastic, these sheets are a sustainable, low-cost alternative to standard composites often used as counterweights, such as lead and steel.

Heat-Transfer Foil

Made of indium, this foil is more thermally conductive than thermal interface materials (TIMs) made of plastic.

Steel Perforated Sheets

High-Flow Steel Perforated Sheets

Hexagonal holes provide a large open area for high-flow applications.

Steel Perforated Sheets

Use thesee sheets for machine guards and protective panels in noncorrosive environments.

Dovetail Blanks for Dovetail Milling Machine Vises

No need to prepare this material before machining parts in dovetail vises—the dovetails and locating slots are already cut in.

Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel

Low-Carbon Steel Bars with Rounded Edges

Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Bars

Nickel-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Bars

Paintable Galvannealed Low-Carbon Steel Sheets

High-Temperature Aluminized Low-Carbon Steel Sheets

Mold- and Mildew-Resistant Low-Carbon Steel Sheets

Low-Carbon Steel U-Channels

Low-Carbon Steel 90° Angles

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel 90° Angles

Low-Carbon Steel H-Bars

Low-Carbon Steel Half-Rounds

Low-Carbon Steel Half-Ovals

Low-Carbon Steel Rectangular Tubes

Low-Carbon Steel Rods and Discs

PVC-Coated Steel Wire

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Rods

Chrome-Plated Low-Carbon Steel Rods

Low-Carbon Steel Wire

Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Rods

Zinc-Galvanized Steel Wire

Low-Carbon Steel Hex Bars

Low-Carbon Steel T-Bars

Low-Carbon Steel I-Beams

Low-Carbon Steel Round Tubes

Ultra-Wear-Resistant AR500 Carbon Steel

Ultra-Wear-Resistant AR500 Carbon Steel

High-Strength 1084 High-Carbon Steel

High-Strength 1084 High-Carbon Steel

Easy-to-Machine Carbon Steel

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Bars

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine1215 Carbon Steel Rods

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Hex Bars

Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Hex Bars

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Bars

Tight-Tolerance High-StrengthEasy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods

High-Strength Easy-to-Machine1144 Carbon Steel Rods

Easy-to-Machine 1117 Carbon Steel

Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Machine1144 Carbon Steel Rods

Wear-Resistant AR400 Carbon Steel

Wear-Resistant AR400 Carbon Steel

Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel

Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel (UHSS) Sheets

Ultra-Strength Carbon Steel (AHSS) Round Tubes

Impact-Resistant A516 Carbon Steel

Impact-Resistant A516 Carbon Steel

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Rods and Discs

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Spring Steel

Wear-Resistant 1095 Spring Steel Sheets and Strips

Easy-to-Form Wear-Resistant 1095 Spring Steel Sheets

1075 Spring Steel Strips

Easy-to-Form 1075 Spring Steel Sheets

Lubricated 1080 Spring Steel Wire

Lubricated 1065 Spring Steel Wire Assortments

Lubricated 1065 Spring Steel Wire

Stress-Resistant 5160 Alloy Steel

Easy-To-Form Multipurpose 1050 Spring Steel Sheets

Alloy Steel

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Tight-Tolerance Hardened Multipurpose4140 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

High-Strength 4340 Alloy Steel Rods

Oversized Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Oversized Multipurpose 4140Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

Chrome-Plated HardenedMultipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

Fatigue-Resistant High-Strength 300M Alloy Steel Rods

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods and Discs

High-Strength Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Hex Bars

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Tubes

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Hex Bars

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine
1215 Carbon Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable
12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
Easy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods

High-Strength Easy-to-Machine
1144 Carbon Steel Rods

Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Machine
1144 Carbon Steel Rods

Tight-Tolerance Hardened Multipurpose
4140 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Oversized Multipurpose 4140
Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Chrome-Plated Hardened
Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

Easy-to-Machine Impact-Resistant
Ductile Cast Iron Bars

Easy-to-Machine Impact-Resistant
Ductile Cast Iron Rods

Oversized Tight-Tolerance
Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Rods

Oversized Easy-to-Machine
Gray Cast Iron Rods and Discs

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs