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Machining

Request machining from a defined blank or stock item. Specify the drawing revision, material, critical dimensions, surface requirements and inspection plan.

Machining — process diagram
Illustration for orientation. Confirm the actual form, dimensions and requirements in your specification.

Include these details in your request

  • Drawing revision and part quantity
  • Material supply responsibility
  • Critical dimensions and tolerances
  • Surface finish and inspection plan

State the applicable material specification, required evidence and delivery window. Ask the supplier to list deviations, exclusions and feasibility limits before agreeing the work.

Product types to explore

Structural I beam — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Structural I beam

An I-shaped structural steel section. Identify the section designation, governing standard, grade and cut length; have the design engineer approve substitutions.

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Steel channel — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Steel channel

A channel-shaped steel section for a specified fabrication or structural requirement. State the section designation, dimensions, grade and length.

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Steel angle — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Steel angle

An angle section with equal or unequal legs. Specify leg sizes, thickness, grade, length and the applicable section standard.

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Steel round bar — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Steel round bar

Solid steel bar with a circular cross-section. Identify the grade, diameter, length, supplied condition and any machining allowance.

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Steel square bar — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Steel square bar

Solid steel bar with a square cross-section. Define the grade, across-flat dimensions, length, tolerance and supplied condition.

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Rectangular hollow section — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Rectangular hollow section

A hollow section with a rectangular cross-section. Define outside dimensions, wall thickness, corner and weld requirements, grade and length.

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Square hollow section — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Square hollow section

A hollow section with a square cross-section. Specify the outside size, wall thickness, grade, manufacturing requirement and length.

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Welded steel pipe — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Welded steel pipe

Steel pipe with a welded manufacturing route. Specify the applicable pipe standard, grade, dimensions, wall basis and required testing.

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Seamless steel pipe — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Seamless steel pipe

Steel pipe with a seamless manufacturing requirement. Identify the service conditions and required standard, dimensions, grade and inspection.

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Reinforcing bar — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Reinforcing bar

Steel reinforcing bar for a defined construction specification. State the governing standard, grade, diameter, length and required certificates.

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Steel wire rod — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Steel wire rod

Steel rod supplied for downstream wire or other processing. Define the grade, diameter, coil handling limits and surface requirements.

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Binding wire — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Binding wire

Steel wire for a specified tying or binding application. State the wire diameter with units, supplied condition, coating and packing requirements.

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