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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The thickness is oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

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

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+.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

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

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

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

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.

These bars are also known as flat stock.

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

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.

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.

These nickel-iron-cobalt alloy sheets expand at the same rate as glass when heated. They offer better machinability than Invar 36 and are often used anywhere a dependable glass-to-metal seal is required, such as in diodes and microwave tubes.

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

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.

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Also known as Tivar H.O.T., this material lasts up to 10 times longer in high-temperature applications than standard UHMW.

Made with carbon black, these recycled UHMW sheets are a sustainable alternative to standard UHMW sheets in applications where static electricity is a concern, such as in conveying equipment and chute liners.

The addition of glass fibers makes this material more abrasion resistant than standard UHMW. It’s also known as Tivar 88.

Prolonged outdoor exposure won’t discolor or degrade VHMW.

If a chip of this material breaks off, it can be located by metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.

Widely used for vehicle interiors and equipment housings, this blended material maintains its physical properties after thermoforming. It is comparable to Kydex.

Offering greater impact resistance than standard PVC Type 1 with similar chemical resistance, this PVC Type 2 is widely used for parts that are subject to shock.

Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.

The addition of MDS results in a nylon with exceptional wear resistance as well as self-lubricating properties.

This cast nylon 6 material is easier to machine than other types of nylon. It’s comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.

Because this 6/12 material absorbs less water than standard nylon 6/6, it holds its shape better. It’s often machined into hose fittings and valve components.

Often used to make gears and wear strips, these cast nylon 6 sheets and bars withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 sheets and bars.

This material prevents the buildup of static charges.

The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.

Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.

Made of recycled HDPE plastic, these sheets are more sustainable and economical than standard marine-grade moisture-resistant HDPE sheets.

Polycarbonate maintains good impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

The combination of high strength and water resistance, along with a variety of color choices, makes this opaque cast acrylic useful for outdoor signs and containers. It's also known as Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic.

Because ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.

When exposed to UV rays, these cores won’t become brittle or break down. Use them to add stiffness to composite sandwiches that may be used outdoors without adding a lot of weight.

A layer of soft LDPE is sandwiched between two thin layers of aluminum for strength and rigidity.

A satin texture on one side of these PETG sheets makes them semiclear. You can see light from the other side, but not detailed shapes. They are more resistant to scratching and glare than standard PETG.

Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, polystyrene is easy to thermoform.

Known for its electrical insulating properties, this polystyrene is often used for cable connectors, electrical housings, and in microwave applications. It is also known as Rexolite.

Made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins, these sheets and bars surpass most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.