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Raw Materials

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)