That is not a problem. We do not stock every material, but we have good relationships with steel mills and suppliers. Thus we can source non-stock gear materials. If you need a material we do not keep on the shelf, we can order it.
We have done this many times. Customers have asked for specialty steels, high-temperature alloys, bronze, brass, and even some plastics. If the material is available from a supplier, we can get it.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- First, ordering a specialty material can add time to the lead time. We have to wait for the material to arrive before we can start machining.
- Second, specialty materials often cost more than standard steels. The price of the raw material is higher, and sometimes it is harder to machine, so the production cost goes up too.
But if you need a specific material for your application, we will get it. We will give you a clear quote that includes the material cost, the lead time, and the machining cost. You can decide if it fits your budget.
We can also recommend a substitute material if the one you want is hard to find or very expensive. Sometimes a different grade of steel can do the same job at a lower cost. We can give you our honest opinion.
So yes – if you need a gear made from a material we do not stock, just tell us. We will get it for you.