Alro Philosophy: Our business philosophy can best be represented by our Mission Statement and our commitment to continuous improvement. Mission Statement To ensure the long term success of Alro and its people by exceeding our customers' expectations. Service Expectations Tender Loving Care for all Customers Everyone is your customer Next Day Delivery Most customers rely on it Zero Errors What good is great delivery if it's wrong? Heroic Recoveries Turn a problem into an opportunity. If something goes wrong, fix it now! Figure out what happened later and learn from it. Foundations People Inventory Equipment Systems Facilities We exceed our customers' expectations through: Superior Technology Vast Inventory Excellent Processing Services On-Time Delivery 1-1
Full service...that s what customers have come to expect for processing needs from start to finish. Services such as: Tube Laser Processing Blanchard Grinding Precision Milling Saw Cutting Production/Precision Sawing Precision Aluminum Plate Sawing Plate Laser Plasma Flame Cutting Waterjet Tube Laser Shearing Grinding Press Brake/Forming Thermal Processing Precision Milled Super Square FLAME, PLASMA, LASER and WATERJET PROCESSING Alro Steel's in-house cutting capabilities offer flame cutting, plasma cutting, laser cutting and Waterjet cutting to exact specifications utilizing a wide variety of both 2 and 3 dimensional software programs. Flame Cutting Plasma Cutting Laser Cutting To help our customers with fabrication requirements beyond their capacity, Alro is capable of supplying first step processing, semi-finished parts or finished parts. No matter what your quantity requirements are, simply provide Alro with a print of your required product and let us handle the rest. 1-2 Waterjet Cutting
BLANCHARD GRINDING TO 144" Alro uses Blanchard grinding machines capable of producing maximum surface smoothness, improved surface appearance and accurate tolerance levels. Surface Grinder Capabilities: 144, 110, 100, 84, 60 and 42 Diameter Blanchard Grinders. 24" x 120" Mattison Grinder capability. Grinding operations performed up to 144" MILLING The availability of a variety of in-house machining sources allows Alro to produce customer orders with quick turn-around time. Producing DCF bars at one of our plate processing facilities THERMAL PROCESSING Alro has duplex milling capabilities Plate is separated and stacked utilizing spacers to ensuring thorough and even heat treatment. Our furnace is 96 wide x 144 long x 54 high with a weight capacity of 30,000 lbs Services Performed: Stress Relieving Normalizing Annealing 1-3
WATERJET PROCESSING Waterjet Processing A Great Alternative To Traditional Plate Processing Advantages: No heat affected zones No mechanical stress More accurate cutting in all materials Produces a near net finished part Thicker cutting with minimal distortion Reduces or eliminates secondary machining operations Tighter nesting for optimal material utilization Min Hole Max Plate Capacity Tolerance Size Capacity < 1/2 =.125 Up to 3 +/-.005 1/2 to 1 =.250 11 ga - 8 thick >3 to 6 +/-.010 >1 to 2 =.500 120 x 240 >6 to 8 +/-.031 >2 to 3 =.750 >3 = 1.00 Surface finish and tolerance are determined by feed rate Finish and tolerance are directly proportional to cost GR 1-20% Excellent Edge Finish GR 2-40% Good Edge Finish GR 3-60% Clean Cut GR 4-80% Through Cut GR 5-100% Separation Cut Carbon Steel Alloys Tool Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum Red Metals Plastics Cast Iron Alro CAD - fully integrated CAD Department to handle any file types: Preferred: dxf dwg iges asm prt dft par psm pwd step Also Accepted: X_B X_T prt sat model iam stp ipt dgn asm prt sldasm sldprt stl alro.com 1-4
THE NEW WAY TO MAKE PARTS? Tube Laser Processing Alro s 6-Axis Tube Lasers offer a One Step Solution to Eliminating Costly Processes Ability to miter cut, tap, notch, pipe joints, slot holes, tabs, etching and more Reduces the need for sawing, fixturing, milling, drilling, punching, bending & welding Dramatically reduce assembly time High quality cut and parts repeatability Equipment Capability Grades Bevel Round Tube Carbon Carbon Steel 1/2 Min - 16 Max 3/4 Wall Max 45 Degree Max Tube Laser Square Tube Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 1/2 Min - 10 Max 3/8 Wall Max 20 Degree Max Rectangular Tube Aluminum Aluminum 10 x 8 Max 1/4 Wall Max 0 Degree I-Beam/WF Beam Channel/Angle 7/8 (min) - 6 (max) This chart is a guideline only. Tolerances may vary depending on material. CAD Prints Alro has a fully integrated CAD Department to handle most file types: Preferred: dxf dwg iges asm prt dft par psm pwd step Also Accepted: X_B X_T prt sat model iam stp ipt dgn asm prt sldasm sldprt stl alro.com 1-5
PLATE LASER PROCESSING Laser Cutting Technology Laser cutting is an excellent process for carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Other advantages include: High quality cuts High precision cut parts Higher speeds than precision plasma under 1/8 inch Minimal clean up Narrow kerf width Smallest heat affected zone To request a burning quote for your existing CAD drawing please send it along in an email, to: burnprints@alro.com 1-6
PLASMA CUTTING Alro s Plasma Cutting System provides tighter tolerances, minimizes machining on finished parts and provides greater part accuracy. O2 Plasma means a smaller, heat affected zone and reduced edge cracking when forming. PC-based control technology increases control in shape cutting. Our cutting system can burn materials at up to 300 per minute on a 16 x 50 bed. The result is large volume projects completed with virtually no downtime. Advantages include: High quality edge cuts Higher precision than conventional plasma Minimal clean up Smaller kerf than conventional plasma Small heat affected zone Low cost per foot of cut Capable of cutting 2 thick carbon plate with less than 1 degree bevel Ability to adjust for bevel greater than 1 degree Can cut K bevels in 3/8 plate and up to 52 degree bevel in 2 plate HPR 400 Plasma torch (400 amp) 5 Axis bevel head Machining center with 2 hole capacity in 2 plate. Plasma Cutting Bevel Cutting "V" Bevels "Y" Bevels "Circular" Bevels "K" Bevels (without Land) "K" Bevels (with Land) To request a burning quote for your existing CAD drawing please send it along in an email, to: burnprints@alro.com 1-7
FLAME CUTTING Flame Cutting Alro produces flame cut pieces (rectangles, ID, OD s and per print items) in 16 locations from Michigan to Florida including the Mid-West. Our computer programmable machines allow us to flame cut carbon plate as thin as 3/16 up to 14 thick. Advantages include: Low capital investment Low operating cost Good edge quality Thick material capability PRODUCT CLEAN-UP Our clean-up services are designed to save you time on deburring and to promote safety by removing sharp edges on flame burned pieces. Deburring production cut pieces Cleaning the edges of flame cuts After tumbling, parts are nearly burr free To request a burning quote for your existing CAD drawing please send it along in an email, to: burnprints@alro.com 1-8 Contact us today and learn more about The Alro Difference!
THERMAL PROCESSING Thermal Processing Stress Relieving diminishes the residual stress in steel caused by working the material (i.e. flame cutting, forming, rolling, casting, machining, welding, bending, straightening). This is accomplished by reheating the steel then cooling it at a slower rate. Benefits: Stress Relieving can be performed before grinding on parts that require light machining Often used on weldments Our furnace is 96 wide x 144 long x 54 high with a weight capacity of 30,000 lbs Normalizing is accomplished by heating the metal above the transformation temperature, then cooling it in still or slightly agitated air. Benefits: Refines/reduces the grain size of steels that have been subjected to high temperatures Prepares steel for heavy machining When machined, provides a better surface finish Annealing is accomplished by heating the metal just below the transformation temperature, then cooling in a controlled cycle which limits the cooling rate and brings the temperature down slowly. Benefits: Softens metal Changes mechanical/electrical properties Aids in dimensional stability Greatly improves forming and bending Alro s Thermal Processing services gets you this much closer to your finished product Order flame cut to customer specifications, annealed and ready to ship Contact us today and learn more about The Alro Difference! 1-9
PRESS BRAKE/FORMING Press Brake/Forming With the addition of the 600 ton, 20 bed, hydraulic style Accurpress Brake machine we now have the ability to bend thicker plate over a longer span including: Custom Angles Custom Channels Zee Shapes J-Channels Imagine the time and cost saved obtaining formed parts from a company that: Stocks Sheet Metal and Plate Steel in a variety of thicknesses and grades. Is equipped to Laser Cut, Plasma Cut, Flame Cut or Shear parts into specified shapes. Has the ability to Thermal Process your parts to ensure proper workability. Can deliver your parts on time to your specified location. The Accurpress features premium back gauging system, Wila Crowning System, Wila Tooling Library System and ETS Premium CNC Controller. 1-10 Custom stainless steel channels formed to customer specifications
PRODUCTION/PRECISION SAWING Alro Steel Metals Industrial Supplies Plastics Production/Precision Sawing Length... Your Product Cut To Precision... Squareness... Surface Finish... Angle Iron Square Tubing Squares Hex Round Tubing Rounds Channel Flat Bar Our Processing Services Produce: Tighter tolerances which can reduce or eliminate machine time Square, near burr-free cuts for reduced machining clean-up Surface Finish with a Low Ra (Roughness Average) Cutting Capacities Non Ferrous Cold Saws Carbon Steel Cold Saws Precision Cut Band Saws Aluminum Brass Copper Plastic Alloys Stainless Steel Tool Steel Carbon Steel Alloys Stainless Steel Tool Steel Carbon Steel Rounds.375 to 3.5.375 to 7 up to 28 Squares.250 to 3.5.250 to 6.25 up to 20 Rd. Pipe/Tube.375 to 3.5.375 to 7 up to 20 Sq. Pipe/Tube.375 to 3.5.375 to 6.25 up to 20 Cut Length.250 to 24.300 to 48.187 to 36 Length Tolerance + or -.004 + or -.004 + or -.010 This is a guideline only. Tolerance may vary depending on material. 1-11
GRINDING Grinding Rotary/Blanchard Grinding: Alro s rotary grinding machines allow us great turnaround time and the capability of grinding metals up to 144 diagonal measurement. Reciprocal Grinding: For jobs requiring a smoother finish and a tighter tolerance, Alro offers Reciprocal Grinding with a surface capacity up to 24 x 120 Rotary/Blanchard grinding at our Alro Grinding facility in Jackson, MI. Cardboard placed on top and bottom of ground plate for protection Machining and grinding performed according to customer specifications SHEARING Shearing Shearing sheet metal and plate steel is performed in most of Alro s steel warehouses. We ll shear your order to your exact specifications, place your material on a skid for safe transporting and safe handling after your order is delivered to your specified location. We are capable of shearing plate up to 1/2 thick. Thickness capacities vary depending on the grade of the material. Please inquire. Sheared sheets are wrapped for protection and skidded for delivery 1-12
SUPER SQUARE Super Square Precision milled Super Square offers better utilization of skilled labor, machine time and overall productivity Super Square Benefits: 2, 4, 6 side precision milled Available in all metal grades Flat, square and parallel Milled to customer tolerances Fast delivery to meet customer needs Materials Tool Steel Cast Iron Stainless Steel Aluminum Alloys Carbon Copper Brass Bronze 2 Side 4 Side 6 Side alro.com 1-13
TUBE CUTTING & CHAMFERING Tube Cutting & Chamfering Benefits ID/OD chamfers both ends Production speeds Precision tolerances (+/-.005) Cutting Capabilities OD: 1.500 up to 6.700 Wall Thickness:.049 up to 1.000 Min Cut Length:.750 Standard Bevel Features: 30,40,45 (Actual size of 30 bevel is 27.5 ) Capable of 60 OD weld prep Other Features Available Materials Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum Brass Bronze Copper Alloys 1-14 Contact us today and learn more about The Alro Difference!
PACKAGING At Alro Steel we realize the importance in safe, durable packaging. Your order is packaged for safe transport from our facility to yours and for safe handling once the order reaches your facility. Skid boxes are available for larger orders Your order is placed on a skid that is built to fit your order Shrink wrap packaging is available for small orders Ground plate is protected, top and bottom Shrink wrap packaging is available for bars Small skid boxes are available 1-15
Terms and Conditions: INVOICE TERMS: Sales are subject only to the instructions, terms and conditions which appear on either side of the invoice. The invoice together with the terms and conditions set forth will be the complete and exclusive agreement between Buyer and Alro. Any modifications proposed by Buyer are not part of the agreement in the absence of Alro s written acceptance. PAYMENT TERMS: Alro s standard payment terms are ½% 10 days, Net 30 days. PERMISSABLE VARIATIONS AND TOLERANCES: Pounds shown are based on material required to produce and fill your order and are based on calculated weights within normal mill tolerances and may vary from actual weight shipped. Invoiced weight on processed items may vary from net weight of pieces shipped because of material lost in processing. Statistical information (pertaining to speeds, strength, specifications, proper working load of materials, tools, machines, etc.) contained in the catalog(s) were derived from manufacturer s tables and reprinted by us for our customers convenience. We assume no responsibility by this reprint. RETURNED GOODS: Orders may not be returned without prior written authorization from Alro. If Alro determines that it is our responsibility or that of the manufacturer, Alro shall replace the material promptly. In all other cases, we will attempt to minimize the customer s expense or loss. If we authorize a return, we reserve the right to charge reasonable handling charges for returned goods. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPECT: Customer will verify physical receipt with packing slip within 48 hours of receipt. Claims for deviations shall be made in writing within ten days and shall not exceed the price of the material. CANCELLATION: Special orders (goods not normally carried in stock) may not be canceled without prior authorization. Such authorization will depend on terms we receive from the manufacturers. Orders for stock material that have already been processed may not be cancelable. This determination will be made at Alro s sole discretion. CLAIMS: Claims for shortages in shipment, defective goods, or errors must be made in writing within ten days after receipt of order. Claims for shortages or damage caused by delivering carrier other than Alro should be made directly with that carrier. Claims for defective material may need to be inspected and approved by the manufacturer before credit can be issued. GOVERNING LAW: Customer agrees that this agreement is to be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. 1-16 Continued on next page
Terms and Conditions: RESPONSIBILITY: NEITHER ALRO NOR ANY OF ITS OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MAKE NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSES AS TO THE PRODUCTS LISTED ON THE INVOICE AND SOLD TO YOU. MANUFACTURERS WARRANTIES MAY APPLY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. ALRO S OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS SOLD IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING, AT ITS OPTION, ANY PRODUCT FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM DELIVERY. ALRO OR ANY OF ITS OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL ALRO S OR ANY OF ITS OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THESE GOODS WERE PRODUCED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 6, 7, AND 12 OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, AS AMENDED, AND OF REGULATIONS AND ORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ISSUED UNDER SECTION 14 THEREOF. ANY ITEM PROVING DEFECTIVE WILL BE REPLACED BUT NO CLAIMS FOR LABOR OR DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED. Copyright 2016 by Alro Steel Corporation Printed in the U.S.A. Alro Online Store Your One-Stop Shop for Metals, Plastics & Industrial Supplies Build your shopping cart today and let Alro deliver. Alro s Online Store gives you the ability to quote and purchase metals, plastics, and industrial supplies from any web browser or mobile device. Search from our vast inventory including drops/remnants, cut-to-size, and full lengths. Place your order today! alro.com 1-17
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