Wieland
German specialty metals manufacturer producing copper, brass, bronze, and copper-nickel semi-finished products including strips, tubes, rods, profiles, and rolled flat products. Their materials serve demanding applications in automotive connectors, electronic components, plumbing systems, architectural fittings, and precision engineering where copper alloys provide essential combinations of conductivity, strength, and corrosion resistance. Wieland's engineering team works with product designers to select optimal alloy compositions and tempers for specific application requirements, reducing development time and material waste. The company operates one of Europe's most advanced copper alloy rolling and extrusion facilities, processing over 400,000 tonnes of copper products annually. Based in Ulm, Germany, Wieland supplies copper alloy products to manufacturers worldwide through a global distribution network.
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MatWeb
Free database of material properties. The searchable database contains property data for over 100,000 materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Engineers use it to compare tensile strength, thermal conductivity, density, and other specifications when selecting materials for product development. The data comes from manufacturer datasheets, industry standards, and published literature with traceable source references. Free registration provides full access to detailed property comparisons and material data export.
Alcoa
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McMaster-Carr
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Online Metals
Small quantity metal supplier with instant quoting. The supplier provides aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, and plastic in sheet, bar, tube, and plate forms with custom cutting services. Its instant online quoting calculates pricing for cut-to-size orders, eliminating the request-for-quote process typical of metals distribution. Online Metals serves hobbyists, prototypers, and small manufacturers who need small quantities without the minimum orders of traditional metal service centers. The company stocks over 60,000 SKUs across common and specialty alloy grades.
Speedy Metals
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