Metal Rods, Shapes & Sheets

Metal rods, shapes, and sheets form the backbone of metal fabrication, repair, and prototyping. This stock includes round rod, flat bar, angle, channel, tube, pipe, sheet, plate, perforated sheet, and expanded metal in steel, stainless, aluminum, brass, and copper. Choose finishes such as hot rolled, cold rolled, galvanized, or anodized to balance strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, conductivity, weight, and appearance. Selecting the right gauge, thickness, and temper ensures the stiffness and durability your project demands.

Pick alloys to match the job: 1018 or A36 for general steel work, 304/316 for corrosion resistance and food contact, 12L14 for free‑machining parts, 6061-T6 for strong, lightweight aluminum frames, and 5052 for formable sheet metal. Sheets excel at panels, ducting, guards, and enclosures. Rods become shafts, pins, spacers, and axles. Angles and channels build brackets and frames. Tubes and pipe create rigid, lightweight structures for trailers, furniture, roll cages, and handrails.

Work faster with the right tools: chop saws or band saws for clean cuts, metal shears and aviation snips for thin sheet, angle grinders and flap discs for edge prep, deburring tools, step bits and cobalt drill bits with cutting fluid for holes, and taps and dies for threads. Accurate layouts benefit from calipers, squares, and center punches. Strong joints start with proper fit‑up, clamps, and welding magnets. Always wear gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection.

Buying tips that save time and money:
- Order cut‑to‑length to reduce waste and shipping.
- Check mill tolerance, straightness, and surface finish if parts fit tightly.
- Account for kerf and bend radii in your cut lists.
- Choose galvanizing, powder coat, or anodizing for outdoor longevity.

Find the metal supply that matches your schedule with local pickup, by‑the‑foot pricing, and quick ship options. Ideal for DIY, construction, automotive, HVAC, aerospace, and architectural projects and sculpture.