Every line needs five things
- Material and grade: mild steel, 304 stainless, EN19T, aluminium and so on
- Shape: round bar, flat bar, square tube, angle, channel, plate
- Section size: diameter, width × thickness, or outside size × wall
- Length of each piece, or "full length"
- Quantity
| Material | Shape | Section | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | Flat bar | 50 × 8 mm | 1 200 mm | 12 |
| EN19T | Round bar | Ø75 mm | 300 mm | 4 |
| 304 stainless | Square tube | 40 × 40 × 1.5 mm | Full length | 6 |
| Hardox 450 | Plate | 10 mm | 600 × 400 mm | 2 |
Sizes that cause mix-ups
- Tube: give the outside size and the wall thickness. Round tube is sold by outside diameter, while pipe goes by nominal size and schedule (see the pipe sizes chart).
- Plate and sheet: thickness first, then length × width.
- Angle and channel: both leg or flange sizes and the thickness, for example 50 × 50 × 5 mm angle.
- Diameter or radius: write Ø for diameter so there is no doubt.
- Units: millimetres throughout. If a drawing is in inches, say so.
Tolerances and machining allowance
If a length is critical, mark it on the line and give the tolerance you need.
If the part will be machined, order the bar a size above the finished size. A shaft that finishes at 48 mm is usually cut from 50 mm bar. Bright bar such as EN3B or EN1A comes closer to size and needs less taken off.
Full lengths or cut pieces
Bar, tube and sections come in standard mill lengths, commonly 6 metres. If you need most of a length, buying it whole can work out cheaper than paying for cuts and offcuts. If you need a few short pieces, cut pieces save you storing and scrapping the rest. Ask and we will price both.
Delivery details
Add the delivery town or address, the date you need it, and anything that limits access on site, such as a narrow gate or no forklift. Long lengths need a vehicle that can carry them, so mention it if a long truck cannot reach you.
Sending the list
Type it into the quote form, send it on WhatsApp, or email a photo of a handwritten list or a drawing. We reply with a written price. See our services for what we cut and deliver.