Whether you have a grade in mind or start with a performance requirement, sourcing is reviewed against the grade, dimensions and service environment.
We review requirements beyond routine distribution through our supply network. The following families are sourcing inquiry areas; inventory, MOQ, documents and lead times are confirmed per specification.
From general stainless to grades selected for machinability, wear resistance or heat-treatment response, we review sourcing against your specification. We also consider dimensions, shapes and delivery conditions that are difficult to obtain through routine distribution.
High-speed steels are used in cutting tools and wear-resistant tooling. We review sourcing against JIS grade names such as SKH51 and SKH55, bar dimensions and delivery condition.
We review sourcing for cold-work die and tool materials such as SKD11. Application, heat treatment, hardness, structure and surface requirements define the requested delivery condition.
We review sourcing for nickel-based heat- and corrosion-resistant alloys such as NCF600/NCF625 and nickel-copper alloys. Service temperature, corrosive environment, strength and processing requirements guide the review.
We review sourcing for commercially pure titanium and titanium-alloy bars or tubes, including Ti-6Al-4V inquiries. Lightweight, strength, corrosion and product-standard requirements define the supply review.
Valve materials need corrosion resistance, wear resistance, treatment response or high-temperature properties depending on service. We distinguish engine inlet/exhaust valves from industrial fluid-control parts when reviewing drawing-based sourcing.
JIS names are used where applicable. International standards and trade names require comparison of chemistry, product standard and delivery condition. Include origin or specified-maker requirements in the inquiry.
Tell us your grade, dimensions and processing conditions. We review routine supply and specialty sourcing requirements.