Overview
Bright bars (cold-drawn bars) are produced by drawing hot-rolled bars through a die at room temperature, which improves dimensional accuracy, surface finish and mechanical properties. The result is a bar that is ready for precision machining with minimal stock removal.
We supply bright bars in round, square, flat and hex sections. Every bar is straight, scale-free and dimensionally consistent — reducing your machining cost and improving throughput.
Common grades
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| AISI 304, 304L, 316, 316L | Standard austenitic grades |
| AISI 303, 303Se | Free-machining — best for high-speed CNC |
| AISI 410, 416, 420, 431 | Martensitic for high-strength applications |
| EN 1.4301, 1.4305, 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4571 | European equivalents |
Where it's used
Precision machined parts, hydraulic fittings, fasteners, pump & valve components, instrumentation, automotive parts, medical devices
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