Metal supplies

Metal supplies

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5 February 2019 at 16:09 #394814
Andy Carruthers
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I'm struggling to source small quantities of Aluminium rod, offcuts in preference up to 130mm diameter for gears – cheap is good

As an aside, this chap in Atherstone is selling 25Kg steel billet / rod offcuts – https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/myldanautodesignltd?ul_noapp=true

Any advice please?
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5 February 2019 at 16:09 #9516
Andy Carruthers
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Where to source stock from
5 February 2019 at 16:20 #394816
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5 February 2019 at 16:33 #394820
Ron Laden
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M-machine will cut and supply priced per inch – re 130mm diameter aluminium you mention, they have 5.1/2 inch at £9.00 per inch. I dont think that bad considering they will cut and supply larger sizes by the inch.
5 February 2019 at 17:43 #394831
Emgee
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Andy, get it cut from plate with waterjet

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5 February 2019 at 17:43 #394832
Emgee
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Andy, get it cut from plate with waterjet

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5 February 2019 at 19:15 #394840
peak4
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Andy, roughly where are you in the country?

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