1018 vs. 1045 Carbon Steel Round Bar: Which Grade Offers the Right Balance of Strength and Machinability?
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specialized metals Grinding division
We pride ourselves in our Specialized Grinding Division that grinds up to 7″ large in diameter and up to 24 feet in length. We also do small bars grinding down to 1/32 “. Holding Tolerance of ±.0001 inches with a surface finish of 8 microinches or better.
At Forte Precision Metals, We Can Grind Up To 12 Foot Bars 1/16” to 7” Diameter.
- Cold Finish Bars (CF) 303 SS
- Bearing Shaft Quality (BSQ) 303 SS
- Machining Swiss Quality (MSQ) 303 SS
Additional Advantages That Forte Precision Metals and bar stock specialties Offers:
- All Metal Round Bars Products Can Be Centerless Ground In House
- We also Provide the following Specialized Grinding Division Services In House!
- Straightening
- Chamfering
- Cutting
Contact info
Forte Precision Metals provide Precision Ground Bars & Centerless Ground services nationally and worldwide
Forte Percision Metals, Inc.
9234 Parklane Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131
9234 Parklane Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131
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