Answer first: this page lists all 54 grades Balford works with by deep drawing, progressive stamping, precision stamping, sheet forming, machining or welding. Grades outside our process window are deliberately not listed, so nothing here is a paper capability.
Process fit: DD deep drawing · PS progressive die stamping · PR precision stamping / fine blanking · MC machining · TB tube bending · WD welding and brazing.
How to read the numbers: chemistry and mechanical values are standard minimums or typical ranges. Cold work, temper and heat treatment move them, and the mill certificate for the delivered lot governs. A dash means we have not confirmed a value — we do not publish an estimate.
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| Family | Grades | Density (g/cm³) | Magnetism | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel | 9 | 7.9 | Austenitic grades non-magnetic when annealed; 430/409 magnetic | Open |
| Carbon steel | 23 | 7.85 | Ferromagnetic | Open |
| Aluminium | 6 | 2.70 | Non-magnetic | Open |
| Brass | 4 | 8.5 | Non-magnetic | Open |
| Copper | 4 | 8.96 | Non-magnetic | Open |
| Special alloys | 8 | 8.4–8.9 (Ni alloys); 4.5 (Ti) | Varies by alloy | Open |
Stainless steel material page →
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | UNS S20100 · SUS201 · GB 12Cr17Mn6Ni5N | C ≤0.15 · Mn 5.5–7.5 · Cr 16.0–18.0 · Ni 3.5–5.5 | Rm ≥655 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥260 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Cost-driven housings, appliance parts | Lower corrosion resistance than 304; becomes magnetic after cold work | — |
| 304 | EN 1.4301 · UNS S30400 · SUS304 · GB 06Cr19Ni10 | C ≤0.08 · Cr 18.0–20.0 · Ni 8.0–10.5 | Rm ≥515 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥205 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Sensor housings, covers, general corrosion duty | Pitting in chloride service; weakly magnetic after heavy cold work | 15 |
| 304L | EN 1.4307 · UNS S30403 · SUS304L · GB 022Cr19Ni10 | C ≤0.03 · Cr 18.0–20.0 · Ni 8.0–12.0 | Rm ≥485 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥170 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Welded housings, deeper draw sequences | Lower strength than 304; use where welding or multi-stage drawing risks sensitisation | — |
| 305 | EN 1.4303 · UNS S30500 · SUS305 | C ≤0.12 · Cr 17.0–19.0 · Ni 10.5–13.0 | Rm ≥485 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥180 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR | Deep draws where magnetism must stay low | Higher nickel cost; lower strength than 304 | — |
| 316 | EN 1.4401 · UNS S31600 · SUS316 · GB 06Cr17Ni12Mo2 | C ≤0.08 · Cr 16.0–18.0 · Ni 10.0–14.0 · Mo 2.0–3.0 | Rm ≥515 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥205 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Chloride and coolant service | More expensive than 304; sensitisation risk if welded in the 0.08% C condition | — |
| 316L | EN 1.4404 · UNS S31603 · SUS316L · GB 022Cr17Ni12Mo2 | C ≤0.03 · Cr 16.0–18.0 · Ni 10.0–14.0 · Mo 2.0–3.0 | Rm ≥485 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥170 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Road salt, coolant, welded assemblies | Lower strength than 316; the default when pitting, not strength, is the driver | 2 |
| 430 | EN 1.4016 · UNS S43000 · SUS430 · GB 10Cr17 | C ≤0.12 · Cr 16.0–18.0 | Rm ≥450 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥205 MPa · A80 ≥22% | Cold rolled coil | PS · PR · WD | Magnetic parts, heat shields, sensor fittings | Lower formability than 300-series; not for deep draws; magnetic | — |
| 409 | EN 1.4512 · UNS S40900 · SUS409 · GB 022Cr11Ti | C ≤0.08 · Cr 10.5–11.75 · Ti 6×C min | Rm ≥380 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥170 MPa · A80 ≥20% | Cold rolled coil | PS · PR · WD | Exhaust-side shields and brackets | Lower corrosion resistance than 304; magnetic | — |
| 310S | EN 1.4845 · UNS S31008 · SUS310S · GB 06Cr25Ni20 | C ≤0.08 · Cr 24.0–26.0 · Ni 19.0–22.0 | Rm ≥515 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥205 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | PS · PR · WD | Exhaust-side sensors, EGT and NOx parts | High nickel cost; lower drawability than 304 | — |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC01 | EN 1.0330 · UNS AISI 1008 equivalent · SPCC · GB 08F / Q195 | C ≤0.12 · Mn ≤0.60 · P ≤0.045 · S ≤0.045 | Rm 270–410 MPa · Re ≤280 MPa · A80 ≥28% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Shallow forming, brackets, general presswork | Not a drawing grade; will thin and tear on a deep cup | 5 |
| DC03 | EN 1.0347 · SPCD · GB 08Al | C ≤0.10 · Mn ≤0.45 | Rm 270–380 MPa · Re ≤240 MPa · A80 ≥34% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Moderate draws, covers | Step up when the first draw starts to tear | — |
| DC04 | EN 1.0338 · SPCE · GB 08Al | C ≤0.08 · Mn ≤0.40 | Rm 270–350 MPa · Re ≤210 MPa · A80 ≥38% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Deep-drawn housings and sleeves | The workhorse; move to DC05 only when the draw ratio demands it | 13 |
| DC05 | EN 1.0312 | C ≤0.06 · Mn ≤0.30 | Rm 270–330 MPa · Re ≤190 MPa · A80 ≥40% | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Very deep draws, multi-stage | Premium cost; confirm availability before quoting | — |
| DC06 | EN 1.0873 | C ≤0.02 | — | Cold rolled coil | DD · PS · PR | Deepest draws where the grade allows | Limited supply; not suitable for structural parts | — |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPHC | SPHC · GB Q195 equivalent | C ≤0.15 | Rm 270–410 MPa · A80 ≥27% | Hot rolled coil | PS · PR | Structural brackets, thicker sections | Scale and thickness tolerance limit deep drawing | 1 |
| SPHD | SPHD | C ≤0.10 | Rm 270–400 MPa · A80 ≥30% | Hot rolled coil | PS · PR | Drawing-quality hot rolled parts | Limited deep-draw capability versus cold rolled | — |
| SPHE | SPHE | C ≤0.08 | Rm 270–380 MPa · A80 ≥32% | Hot rolled coil | PS · PR | Deep-drawing hot rolled parts | Still below DC04/DC05 drawability | 1 |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGCC | SGCC | C ≤0.15 | — | Hot-dip galvanized coil | PS · PR | Parts that need corrosion protection without painting | Zinc coating is damaged by deep drawing; design for PS/PR | — |
| SGCD | SGCD | C ≤0.12 | — | Hot-dip galvanized coil | PS · PR | Formed galvanized parts | Coating limits draw depth | — |
| SGHC | SGHC | — | — | Hot-dip galvanized coil | PS · PR | Structural galvanized parts | Structural grade, not a drawing grade | — |
| GI | — | — | — | Hot-dip galvanized coil | PS · PR | Trays, covers, outdoor brackets | Generic callout: confirm the actual standard and coating mass | 2 |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECC | SECC | C ≤0.15 | — | Electro-galvanized coil | PS · PR | Appliance and electronic housings | Thin coating; not for outdoor exposure | 2 |
| SECD | SECD | C ≤0.12 | — | Electro-galvanized coil | PS · PR | Formed electro-galvanized parts | Coating limits draw depth | — |
| SECE | SECE | C ≤0.08 | — | Electro-galvanized coil | PS · PR | Deeper electro-galvanized parts | Confirm coating adhesion on the draw | — |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1045 / 45# / S45C | UNS AISI 1045 · S45C · GB 45 | C 0.42–0.50 · Mn 0.60–0.90 | Rm 565–700 MPa (normalised) | Bar / strip | PR · MC | Shafts, pins, machined details | Not a deep-drawing grade; heat treatment changes the properties | 1 |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q195 | GB Q195 | C ≤0.12 · Mn 0.25–0.50 | Rm 315–430 MPa | Wire / strip | PS · PR · WD | Low-carbon general presswork | Not a drawing grade | — |
| 1008 | UNS AISI 1008 | C ≤0.10 · Mn 0.30–0.50 | Rm ≈340 MPa | Coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Magnetic housings, general stamping | Good magnetic response; plating needed for corrosion | 1 |
| 1010 | UNS AISI 1010 | C 0.08–0.13 · Mn 0.30–0.60 | Rm ≈365 MPa | Coil | DD · PS · PR · WD | Slightly stronger general stamping | Slightly lower formability than 1008 | — |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1065 | UNS AISI 1065 | C 0.60–0.70 · Mn 0.60–0.90 | — | Strip | PS · PR | Springs and spring washers | High carbon: no deep drawing, cracking risk at tight radii | — |
| 1070 | UNS AISI 1070 | C 0.65–0.75 · Mn 0.60–0.90 | — | Strip | PS · PR | Higher-strength spring parts | Higher hardness and lower ductility than 1065 | — |
| 65Mn | GB 65Mn | C 0.62–0.70 · Mn 0.90–1.20 | — | Strip | PS · PR | 65Mn spring shims and lock plates | Spring steel: specify temper and flatness, not just the grade | 1 |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1060 | UNS A91060 · A1060 · GB 1060 | Al ≥99.6 | Rm 60–95 MPa (O) · A ≥25% | Sheet | DD · PS · PR | Cosmetic shells, anodised covers | Very soft: dents and marks in handling; low finished strength | 2 |
| 3003 | UNS A93003 · A3003 · GB 3003 | Mn 1.0–1.5 · Cu ≤0.10 | Rm 95–130 MPa (O) · A ≥20% | Sheet | DD · PS · PR | Covers, housings, general drawn parts | Less formable than 1060 as strength rises | — |
| 5052 | UNS A95052 · A5052 · GB 5052 | Mg 2.2–2.8 · Cr 0.15–0.35 | Rm 170–215 MPa (O) · Rp0.2 ≥65 MPa · A ≥12% | Sheet | PS · PR | Structural housings, marine parts | Limited deep drawing; higher springback | 3 |
| 5083 | UNS A95083 · A5083 · GB 5083 | Mg 4.0–4.9 · Mn 0.40–1.0 | Rm 270–345 MPa (O) · Rp0.2 ≥125 MPa · A ≥12% | Sheet | PS · PR | Higher-strength structural parts | Poor deep drawing; weldable marine grade | — |
| 6061 | UNS A96061 · A6061 · GB 6061 | Mg 0.8–1.2 · Si 0.40–0.8 | Rm ≥260 MPa (T6) · Rp0.2 ≥240 MPa · A ≥8% | Bar / sheet | MC · PR | Machined details, T6 parts | Not a drawing grade | 1 |
| 6063 | UNS A96063 · A6063 · GB 6063 | Mg 0.45–0.9 · Si 0.20–0.6 | Rm ≥205 MPa (T6) · Rp0.2 ≥170 MPa · A ≥8% | Extrusion / bar | MC | Extruded and machined profiles | Extrusion grade; not for sheet forming | — |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H59 | GB H59 | Cu 59.0–62.0 | Rm ≈300–400 MPa (annealed) · A ≥30% | Strip / bar | DD · PS · MC | Cost-driven connectors and fittings | Lower copper: lower ductility and corrosion resistance than H65 | — |
| H62 | UNS C26000 · C2600 · GB H62 | Cu 60.5–63.5 · Pb ≤0.07 | Rm ≈300–400 MPa (annealed) · A ≥30% | Strip / bar | DD · PS · MC | Sensor housings, connectors, turned parts | Stress-corrosion cracking in ammonia environments; dezincification in warm chloride water | 2 |
| H65 | UNS C26800 · C2680 · GB H65 | Cu 63.5–68.0 | Rm ≈300–400 MPa (annealed) · A ≥30% | Strip / bar | DD · PS · MC | Deeper forming, threads, fittings | Higher copper cost than H62 | — |
| H70 | UNS C26000 (near) · C2600 (near) · GB H70 | Cu 68.0–71.0 | Rm ≈280–380 MPa (annealed) · A ≥35% | Strip / bar | DD · PS · MC | Higher-copper brass for conductivity | Softer and more expensive; confirm the equivalent with the mill | — |
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | UNS C10200 · GB T1 | Cu ≥99.95 | Rm ≈200–250 MPa (annealed) · A ≥30% | Strip | PS · PR · MC | High-conductivity terminals | Soft; damage-prone in handling | — |
| T2 | UNS C11000 · GB T2 | Cu ≥99.90 · O ≈0.02–0.04 | Rm ≈200–250 MPa (annealed) · A ≥30% | Strip | PS · PR · MC | General conductive parts | Oxygen-bearing: hydrogen embrittlement risk in brazing or hydrogen annealing | 3 |
| TU1 | UNS C10200 · GB TU1 | Cu ≥99.95 · O ≤0.001 | Rm ≈200–250 MPa (annealed) · A ≥30% | Strip | PS · PR · MC | Brazed or hydrogen-fired assemblies | Premium cost over T2 | — |
| TU2 | UNS C10200 · GB TU2 | Cu ≥99.95 · O ≤0.001 | — | Strip | PS · PR · MC | Vacuum and electronic components | Confirm conductivity with the mill certificate | — |
Special alloys material page →
| Grade | Standards | Chemistry (wt%) | Mechanical | Form | Process fit | Typical parts | Limits / risks | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monel 400 | EN 2.4360 · UNS N04400 · NW4400 | Ni 63.0–70.0 · Cu 28.0–34.0 · Fe ≤2.5 · Mn ≤2.0 | Rm ≥550 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥240 MPa · A ≥40% | Sheet / bar | MC · PR | Seawater, HF acid, caustic service | Work-hardens fast; not for strongly oxidising media such as concentrated nitric acid | — |
| Inconel 625 | EN 2.4856 · UNS N06625 · NCF625 · GB GH3625 | Ni ≥58 · Cr 20.0–23.0 · Mo 8.0–10.0 · Nb 3.15–4.15 | Rm ≥830 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥415 MPa · A ≥30% | Sheet / bar | MC · PR | High temperature plus corrosion | High tool wear and cost; forming needs qualification | — |
| Inconel 718 | EN 2.4668 · UNS N07718 · GB GH4169 | Ni 50.0–55.0 · Cr 17.0–21.0 · Nb 4.75–5.50 · Mo 2.80–3.30 | Rm ≥1240 MPa (aged) · Rp0.2 ≥1030 MPa · A ≥12% | Bar | MC | High-strength high-temperature details | Machining only in our process window; heat treatment controls properties | — |
| Hastelloy C276 | EN 2.4819 · UNS N10276 | Ni balance · Mo 15.0–17.0 · Cr 14.5–16.5 · Fe 4.0–7.0 · W 3.0–4.5 | Rm ≥690 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥283 MPa · A ≥40% | Sheet / bar | MC · PR | Aggressive chemical media | Expensive; forming and welding need procedure qualification | — |
| TA1 | UNS R50250 · GB TA1 | Ti balance · Fe ≤0.20 · O ≤0.18 | Rm ≥240 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥140 MPa · A ≥24% | Sheet | MC · PR | Corrosion-resistant light parts | Cold drawing is difficult; galling risk in forming | — |
| TA2 | UNS R50400 · GB TA2 | Ti balance · Fe ≤0.30 · O ≤0.25 | Rm ≥345 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥275 MPa · A ≥20% | Sheet | MC · PR | Medical and chemical parts | Needs warm forming for deeper shapes; tool wear | — |
| TC4 | UNS R56400 · GB TC4 | Ti balance · Al 5.5–6.75 · V 3.5–4.5 | Rm ≥895 MPa · Rp0.2 ≥828 MPa · A ≥10% | Bar | MC | High-strength lightweight details | Machining grade in our window; not a sheet-forming grade | — |
| DT4E | GB DT4E | C ≤0.025 · Si ≤0.15 · Mn ≤0.20 · P ≤0.015 · S ≤0.015 | Rm ≈250–350 MPa (annealed) · Rp0.2 ≥120 MPa · A ≥35% | Sheet | DD · PS · PR | Solenoid valve housings and magnetic circuits | Very soft and easily dented; annealing after forming controls coercivity and permeability | 3 |
Tool steels, cast iron, stainless grades we only braze, structural plate and plastics are outside our forming window, so they are not in this catalogue. If a grade you need is missing, it usually means we have not qualified it yet — ask and we will say so rather than quote it.
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