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Over-specifying an alloy is one of the biggest factors in driving up the cost of a metal stamping. There are many different alloys produced, in ferrous and non-ferrous materials alike, but even more so than thickness tolerances, the less common alloys will be custom-produced by the mill and will be available in large quantities only. It is possible to find someone who is supplying the same product for another customer. Like with non-standard thicknesses, this would be hit or miss, and dependent on the larger customers’ requirements and delivery schedules.
The quality of steel products has increased greatly in the last 20 years or so. Continuous casting yields a very consistent and homogenous alloy mix. From our experience, today’s metals are more ductile and of a much more consistent quality. Savings can be had from taking advantage of the quality found in stock warehoused alloys.