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The metal market I go to generally uses prices per pound for the basic shapes of different metal types, and the system lists pounds per piece. But this informat
by dwater 5y ago
The metal market I go to generally uses prices per pound for the basic shapes of different metal types, and the system lists pounds per piece. But this information isn’t readily available, it’s only after your purchase when you get an invoice that you can see what the cost is. Otherwise you have to stand at the counter and ask how much each different piece is.
- lazide 5y agoAdditionally, there is the additional dimensions of grade/composition of metal, heat treating (and heat treatability), dimensional stability/accuracy, and finish (pickled? Oiled? Mill finish?). And that’s just for ferrous. Non-ferrous is even weirder in many ways.
- TheSpiceIsLife 5y agoAll the metal merchants I deal with here in Australia will issue quotes upon request, usually replying within an hour via email or immediately on the phone. Prices are typically very stable, and they will notify of predicted significant price changes months in advance. We got notifications late last year of predicted price changes throughout the first half of 2021.