Howard is a terrific fit for plastic mold builders. Our inventory includes M1 Mold Plate, 6061, and 7075, offering responsive lead times, depth of inventory, competitive pricing, and quality cutting. Don’t forget 6061 bar stock is also available for your riser needs.
Industries Served
Plastic Mold Builders / Tool & Die
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Industries
By far our largest industry served. Proudly recognized by leaders in the hydraulic manifold and pneumatic cylinder markets for our “precision” saw cut aluminum blocks. Eliminating face milling of our cut surfaces by supplying saw cut blocks to finished dimensions with superior RMS finishes. Only experts can tell the difference between “our cut” and a milled surface. Inventories include standard 6061 extruded bar and plate, Manifold Quality 6061 bar in a variety of sizes including many NFPA standards, and 2024 Aluminum plate.
Paper Converting, Web Processing & Packaging Equipment
Howard is proud to meet the challenges of this rapidly changing industry. Our ability to cut product square and parallel to tighter than industry standard tolerances saves our customers both machining and assembly time. In addition, we carry both Mic-6 and Alca-5 cast tool & jig plate providing a starting product that is machined two sides. Without such precision consistency, hand fitting would become a common practice during assembly.
Sporting Equipment
Wow, what a changing industry this is, allowing for many opportunities in Aluminum custom extruded shapes. Lighter, faster, stronger is the motto of many sports enthusiast, so what better product then Aluminum for the application. Couple that with a good design in a custom extruded shape and we eliminate weight, machining labor, and cost.
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Foundry / Pattern Makers
At Howard, we welcome orders of all sizes. If you need a supplier with quick delivery and competitive pricing on orders ranging from one to fifty pieces call Howard first. Our flexible schedule, breathe of inventory, and random drop program are sure to meet your needs.
General Machining / Tool & Die / Fixtures
With the largest variety of end use markets served, our general machines shops are challenged by their end customers every day. It is not surprising they depend on Howard Precision Metals for quick and accurate quotations, technical assistance, creative suggestions, and on-time delivery. At Howard Precision Metals, we are the Machine shop’s best friend.
Machinery Builders / Robotic Automation
Machines come in all sizes and are made from many types of metal, but the trend is to reduce weight and cost, while still producing a machine that will last. Aluminum is engineered into machinery for its high strength to weight ratio, corrosive resistant properties, thermal and electrical conductivity benefits, and ease of fabrication. Remember the benefits aluminum may bring when designing your next machine project.
Aftermarket Automotive & Marine
Got an idea to spruce up your boat or car? The aftermarket auto and marine manufacturers have always looked to Aluminum for creative solutions. Custom extruded shapes with small minimum requirements, unique designs, superior anodizing or finishing, and ease of fabrication make aluminum the perfect choice.
Aerospace / Avionics
Simply stated, high strength to weight ratio and cost competitiveness, make Aluminum a major component in airplane design.