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Aluminum & Plastic Stock


We use bulk plastic and aluminum to make all our custom fittings. Perhaps you would like to try to make you own? Here's the stuff to do it. All you have to do is add the equipment.

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The "Old Man" at his 1948 South Bend Lathe

 

ABS PLASTIC ROD
Acrylonitrate-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) is a versatile thermoplastic which combines stiffness, machinability, and impact resistance. Unlike Delrin, ABS can be glued with
CA adhesive (super glue). This product is sold by the foot and can be purchased from our online catalog HERE.

ABS PLASTIC DIAMETER
ABS PLASTIC 1/4 ROD 1/4"
ABS PLASTIC 3/8 ROD 3/8"
ABS PLASTIC 1/2 ROD 1.2"
ABS PLASTIC 5/8 ROD 5/8"
ABS PLASTIC 3/4 ROD 3/4"
ABS PLASTIC 1.0 ROD 1.0"
ABS PLASTIC 1.5 ROD 1.5"
ABS PLASTIC 2 ROD 2"

DELRIN PLASTIC ROD
A polymer with high melting point. Great strength, stiffness, and abrasion resistance are among the significant property advantages. Parts are easily fabricated with hand tools. This plastic cannot be glued with
CA adhesive (super glue). This product is sold by the foot and can be purchased from our online catalog HERE.

DELRIN PLASTIC DIAMETER:
DELRIN ROD 5/16 5/16"
DELRIN ROD 3/8 3/8"

UHMW PLASTIC
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is light weight, has a high tensile strength and is as simple to machine as wood. UHMW is self lubricating, shatter resistant, and abrasion resistant as well. White Color. This product is sold by the foot and can be purchased from our online catalog HERE.

UHMW PLASTIC DIAMETER/SIZE:
UHMW ROD 3/8 3/8"
UHMW ROD 1/2 1/2"
UHMW ROD 3/4 3/4"
UHMW ROD 1.0 1"
UHMW ROD 1 1/4 1 1/4"
UHMW ROD 1 3/8 1 3/8"
UHMW ROD 1.5 1 1/2"
UHMW ROD 5/8" 5/8"
UHMW ROD 2.0" 2"
UHMW ROD 2.5" 2 1/2"
UHMW ROD 2.75" 2 3/4"
UHMW BAR 3/8 X 1.5 3/8" X 1 1/2"

ALUMINUM ROD, ALUMINUM TUBE, ALUMINUM BAR:
For a clean, strong, durable fitting, try our 6061-T6 aluminum rod. Superior product if the fitting requires a threaded hole.  If you need a softer alloy we can special order 6063-T52.  This product is sold by the foot and can be purchased from our online catalog HERE.

Normal delivery for special order items is about 7 days.

ALUMINUM SIZE:
ALUMINUM BAR: 1/8 X 1/2 1/8 X 1/2
ALUMINUM BAR: 1/8 X 5/8 1/8 X 5/8
ALUMINUM BAR: 1/8 X 3/4 1/8 X 3/4
ALUMINUM BAR  1/8 X 1.0 1/8 X 1.0
ALUMINUM BAR: 1/8 X 1.25 1/8 X 1.25
ALUMINUM BAR 1/8 X 1.50 1/8 X 1.50
ALUMINUM BAR: 1/8 X 1.75 1/8 X 1.75
ALUMINUM BAR  1/8 X 2 1/8 X 2
ALUMINUM BAR: 1/8 X 2.5 1/8 X 2.5
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 1/2  3/16 x 1/2
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 3/4  3/16 x 3/4
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 1.0  3/16 x 1.0
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 1.5  3/16 x 1.5
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 2.0  3/16 x 2.0
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 2.5  3/16 x 2.5
ALUMINUM BAR: 3/16 x 3.0  3/16 x 3.0
ALUMINUM BAR .75 X 0.25 .75 X 0.25
ALUMINUM BAR 1/2 X 3/4 1/2 X 3/4
ALUMINUM BAR .75 X 1.25 .75 X 1.25
   
ALUMINUM HEX 3/8 3/8"
ALUMINUM HEX 5/8 5/8"
   
ALUMINUM ROD 1/8 1/8"
ALUMINUM ROD 3/16 3/16"
ALUMINUM ROD 1/4 1/4"
ALUMINUM ROD 5/16 5/16"
ALUMINUM ROD 3/8 3/8"
ALUMINUM ROD 7/16 7/16"
ALUMINUM ROD 1/2 1/2"
ALUMINUM ROD 9/16 9/16"
ALUMINUM ROD 5/8 5/8"
ALUMINUM ROD 3/4 3/4"
ALUMINUM ROD 7/8 7/8"
ALUMINUM ROD 1.0 1.0"
   
ALUMINUM TUBE 1/4 1/4"
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 5/16 5/16"
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 3/8 X .058 3/8 X .058
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 3/8 X .065 3/8 X .065
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 1/2 1/2"
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 5/8 5/8"
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 5/8 x 1/8 WALL 5/8"
ALUMINUM TUBE STOCK 3/4 3/4"
   
ALUMINUM ROD THREADED 1/4/20  
ALUMINUM ROD THREADED 8/32  
BRASS SIZE:
BRASS ROD THREADED 8/32  
BRASS ROD THREADED 1/4/20  

 

 

  
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