Materials
The right material for your application — fabricated correctly.
We work with the most common industrial metals and structural alloys. Material selection, grade specification, and processing are all part of how we quote your project.
Supported Materials
What we work with.
Each material has different forming, cutting, and welding requirements. Our processes are set up to handle each correctly.
Steel
Mild Steel
Cold-rolled and hot-rolled mild steel is the most common fabrication material. Cost-effective, weldable, and available in a wide range of gauges and thicknesses. Suitable for most structural, enclosure, bracket, and general fabrication applications.
Common Grades
Common Applications
- Structural components
- Enclosures and housings
- Brackets and mounts
- Frames and weldments
- Guards and covers
Available in cold-rolled (CRS) and hot-rolled (HRS) varieties. Galvanized coatings available for corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant and cleanable, stainless steel is specified for food processing, medical, marine, and architectural applications, as well as any environment where oxidation or chemical resistance matters.
Common Grades
Common Applications
- Food processing equipment
- Medical and cleanroom components
- Architectural panels
- Marine and outdoor applications
- Chemical process equipment
TIG welding recommended for cosmetic-quality joints. Passivation available through partner services.
Galvanized Steel
Zinc-coated steel for improved corrosion resistance in outdoor and industrial environments. Available in hot-dip galvanized and galvannealed varieties. Commonly used in HVAC, outdoor structures, and industrial applications.
Common Grades
Common Applications
- HVAC components
- Outdoor structures
- Agricultural equipment
- Industrial enclosures
High-Strength Steel
Higher yield strength steels for structural applications where weight savings or increased load capacity is required. Used in heavy equipment, automotive structural parts, and infrastructure applications.
Common Grades
Common Applications
- Heavy equipment structures
- Automotive structural components
- Load-bearing brackets
- Infrastructure applications
Contact us to discuss specific grade availability and processing capabilities.
Aluminum
Aluminum
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and highly machinable. Aluminum is widely used in aerospace, automotive, electronics enclosures, and applications where weight reduction matters. Requires appropriate tooling and welding processes.
Common Grades
Common Applications
- Aerospace components
- Automotive parts
- Electronic enclosures
- Lightweight structural parts
- Heat sinks and thermal management
TIG welding preferred. Anodizing and chromate conversion coating available through partner services.
Specialty
Specialty & Customer-Supplied Materials
We work with specialty alloys and customer-supplied materials for specific program requirements. Contact us to discuss your material requirements before quoting.
Common Applications
- Defense and aerospace applications
- High-temperature environments
- Specialty industrial applications
Material certifications and traceability documentation available on request for supported materials.
Material Guidance
Not sure which material to specify?
Material selection is one of the most important decisions in a fabrication program. The wrong material can affect cost, weight, corrosion resistance, weldability, and part performance. Getting it right at the design stage saves time and money later.
When you submit a quote request, include your material requirements if you have them — or describe your application and we'll recommend a starting point based on your environment, load requirements, and budget.
For programs requiring material traceability, we can provide mill certifications and material heat numbers. Let us know your documentation requirements at the quoting stage.
Common Material Selection Factors
Corrosion exposure, temperature range, moisture, chemicals — determines whether you need stainless, galvanized, or treated steel.
Load bearing requirements determine minimum thickness and may drive you toward higher-strength grades.
Aerospace and automotive often drive toward aluminum for weight savings where structural requirements permit.
Some alloys require specific welding processes or pre/post-weld treatment. We'll flag this during DFM review.
Mild steel is typically the most cost-effective option. Stainless and aluminum carry material cost premiums. We'll help balance performance and budget.
Ready to specify your material and get a quote?
Tell us what you're building and we'll make sure the material matches the application.