MATERIALS
Advance Engineering has invested in holding various different types of stainless stock.
Keeping stock of stainless steel materials offers several advantages. Firstly, it ensures a steady supply of materials, eliminating the risk of production delays or interruptions due to material shortages. This allows for smoother and more efficient production processes, enabling timely delivery of products to customers. Secondly, having a stock of stainless steel materials enables better cost management. By purchasing materials in bulk or during periods of low market prices, producers can take advantage of volume discounts and avoid price fluctuations. This helps in reducing overall production costs and increasing profit margins. Additionally, maintaining a stock of stainless steel materials allows producers to respond quickly to customer demands and market trends. They can readily adapt to changing requirements, customize products, and offer faster turnaround times. Overall, stocking stainless steel materials provides flexibility, cost savings, and improved customer satisfaction.
STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless Steel offers the advantage of being naturally resistant to corrosion and has a non-porous surface which can be used in environments that are corrosive through to those that are hygiene sensitive such as the food manufacture and preparation industries along with clinical environments. Stainless steels also provide an attractive finish for use in the architectural & ornamental applications. Stainless steel can be supplied on mill, brushed, dull or bright polished surface finishes. The most common grades we’re asked to manufacture products from is 304/304L ,316/316L and Duplex.
MILD STEEL
There are many grades of carbon steels, with Mild Steel grades such as S275 and S355 being the most commonly used in general applications. Mild steel is regularly selected as the default choice for the manufacture of both structural and non-structural components due to its balance of its strength, ductility, weld ability and affordability.
ALUMINIUM
Aluminium alloys are a versatile material available in a variety of grades to suit a range of applications, from structural engineering components where weight is a key design consideration through to packaging foils. Aluminium is one of the lightest engineering materials and although not particularly strong when compared to carbon steels, is has a greater strength to weight ratio while being fairly corrosion resistant. Like carbon steels and stainless steels, aluminium can be welded however it is more sensitive to shrinkage and distortion during welding.
BRASS
Brass, known for its stability and low strength, is one of the easiest and most cost-efficient materials to machine. This type of machining is used across a wide variety of applications and industries. some of which include medical, consumer goods, and electrical. Due to the low friction coefficient and high corrosion resistant properties of brass fittings, they can also be used for applications in engineering, or plumbing & steam work industries. Bearings, pipe fittings, compression fittings and several other custom parts are also created by machined brass materials.
COPPER
Recognized for being the best electrical conductor, Copper is suitable for products like cooling systems and heat exchangers in the automotive industry. Copper has high corrosion resistant properties that make it difficult for this type of material to rust. Its thermal conductivity properties allow for easier shaping during CNC machining. Machined copper parts are often used for engineering applications such as valves, hydraulic tubing, and radiators.
PLASTICS
There are three forms of machined plastics: PVC, nylon, and Delrin. All three types can be machined for insulators. Bearings and short-run products for injection moldings are made from nylon. While very similar to nylon in colour and properties, Delrin provides for better machinability.
TITANIUM
Titanium’s high melting point makes this material a perfect option for numerous industries and applications. This material is also resistant to corrosion and protects against ductile and salt and water. While bio-compatible and lightweight, titanium is a strong and sturdy material frequently machined for aircraft and medical implants.