Production Cutting

Our in-house cutting capabilities stand as one of the primary avenues through which we add value to our customers’ endeavors. Equipped with CNC band saws, our skilled machine operators are adept at cutting your long products to the exact lengths you specify.

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Supported Materials

We boast expertise in cutting a wide array of materials and grades in rod, bar, extrusions, tube, and pipe, including Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Nickel Alloy and Brass.

Cutting Capabilities

  • Band Saws: Delivering clean, straight cuts to optimize both time and cost.
  • Rod: Up to 20 inches in diameter.
  • Flats: Up to 18 inches square.
  • Custom Profiles/Extrusions: Reach out to discuss profile details and confirm cutting capability.
  • Tube/Pipe: Up to 10 inches in outer diameter, with a minimum wall thickness of .125 inches.

Quick Metal Conversion Tool

Easily convert steel measurements and estimate weight with our Conversion & Weight Calculator.

Why Choose Us for Your Cutting Needs?

Whether you require parts cut to length, pieces halved for easier handling, or bars tailored for your bar feeder, Great Lakes Specialty Metals has you covered! Our proficiency extends across various alloys and sizes, accommodating jobs ranging from individual pieces to large volume runs, with rod sizes up to 20 inches in diameter! Don’t hesitate to reach out for your unique cutting requirements!

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We Offer a Variety of Quality Production Cutting Services

Our Metal Shapes

In our extensive inventory we carry rounds, flats, hexes, squares, angles (equal and unequal leg), sheet (both 2B and #4 polished), pipe, plate and all varieties of tubing (round, square and rectangular). If not in stock, we can locate it for you.

Industries Served

We have 9 trucks and offer delivery to the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin and the Midwest region. Material that is in stock from either warehouse can be pulled and delivered the next day. Will calls can be ready the same day the order is placed and usually within a few hours. In special situations delivery may even be possible the same day the order is placed.

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