Free Machining Cold Finished Bars

Free machining cold finished steel bars are ideal for high-volume production environments where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are crucial. The addition of specific alloying elements such as sulfur or lead significantly improves chip formation and reduces tool wear, making them easier to machine into complex shapes.

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Versatile Options to Match Your Specifications

With their superior surface finish, free machining cold finished bars deliver both aesthetic appeal and enhanced performance across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. Combining durability with exceptional machinability, these bars are the ideal choice for producing precision components such as bolts, screws, and complex mechanical parts.

Common Product Applications:

  • Consumer Products
  • Automotive Components
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Aerospace Parts
  • Electronics Housings
  • Industrial Tools
  • Construction Fasteners
  • Medical Devices

Capabilities and Available Grades

Free machining cold finished steel bars are widely used in various industrial applications due to their excellent machinability and strength. These applications leverage the enhanced machinability and surface quality of free machining cold finished steel bars, making them ideal for high-efficiency manufacturing processes.

All of the Cold Drawn Bars produced by TSW are available with either a bright smooth, or ground and polished surface finish.

PRODUCTSPECAVAILABLE GRADESCOMMON GRADESDIAMETERSSHAPESLENGTHSWEIGHTS
FREE MACHINING
COLD FINISHED BARS		ASTM
A108		ALL: 1211 thru 1215
and 12L14		1215, 12L141/16” thru 3-1/2”Round / Hex / Octagon1” thru 24’Bundles up to 10,000#

Available Services, Packaging, and Delivery Information

Taubensee Steel and Wire Company is committed to be your single solutions provider. We have an array of available processing services and can accomodate important packaging and delivery needs. We are able to use our extensive network of logistics providers to deliver throughout the continental United States as well as Canada, Mexico, and other international destinations.

Value Added Services for Cold Finished Bars

  • Special Diameter & Length Tolerances
  • Special Straightness Tolerances
  • Sawcutting (Bundle or Index Cuts)
  • Single and Double End Chamfering
  • Two-roll Restraightening
  • In-line NDT Electronic Testing / Off-line NDT Electronic Testing
  • Chemistry and mechanical testing upon request or as required
  • Metallurgical Support/Services
  • Bar Code Tagging Available

Packaging Available Upon Request:

  • Small Steel Banded Bundles: Available in 3,000–3,999 lbs. and 2,000–2,999 lbs. capacities for convenient handling.
  • Additional Steel Bands: Added for enhanced bundle security during transit.
  • Wooden Boxing: Protects straightness and surface quality, available in 2,000 lbs. and 1,000 lbs. capacities per box.
  • Paper or Plastic Wrapping: Shields steel bundles from environmental exposure and damage.
  • Custom Painted Bundle Ends: Allows for quick and easy product identification at a glance.

Packaging Available Upon Request:

  • Flatbed or Enclosed Semi-Trailer Options: Flexible shipping solutions tailored to your needs.
  • Weather-Protected Shipments: All flatbed shipments are securely tarped to shield products from the elements.
  • Same-Day Delivery: Rush orders can often be delivered the same day within many Midwest locations.
  • Competitive Shipping Rates: We offer cost-effective delivery options for your business.
  • Customer Pickup: Conveniently arrange to pick up orders directly from our facilities.
  • Railcar Delivery: Contact us to explore rail transport availability for large shipments.
  • International Shipping: Inquire about delivery services to Canada, Mexico, or other global destinations.

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