Choosing between 304 and 316 stainless steel round bar is one of the most common decisions manufacturers face. Both are austenitic grades with solid corrosion
At O’Hare Precision Metals, we’ve supplied precision-ground alloy steel round bar since 1970. Aerospace engineers call us regularly for one grade above all others. That
Choosing the wrong bronze grade costs you more than a part. It costs you downtime and rework. At O’Hare Precision Metals, we’ve supplied bronze bar
Chemical processing plants run hot, aggressively, and under pressure. Reactors, heat exchangers, valves, and pump shafts face corrosive media and high temperatures at the same
If your assemblers are filing bar ends at the bench before fitting them into bores, that time adds up fast. Chamfering solves this before the
At O’Hare Precision Metals, we’ve been grinding round bar stock since 1970. Engineers and buyers ask us regularly which grinding process suits their part. The
At O’Hare Precision Metals, we supply both 316L and 316LVM round bar stock to medical manufacturers across the Chicago area. Engineers ask us regularly which
Oil and gas components live under constant stress. Pump shafts, valve bodies, and drill collars face cyclic loading, abrasive conditions, and pressurized fluids every single
Running high-volume CNC production means every material decision affects your cycle time, tool life, and scrap rate. Free machining grades are built to cut faster
Choosing the wrong alloy for a high-stress application costs time, money, and sometimes the entire component. At O’Hare Precision Metals, we supply both Inconel and
