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From everyday engineering grades to specialist alloys, duplex stainless steels and high-performance plastics.

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Material Capability

A Broad Range of Engineering Materials

Turnell & Odell machine a wide range of carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminium, titanium, duplex materials, nickel-based alloys, nylons, engineering plastics, brass, bronze and copper alloys.

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Main Material Families

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Carbon and Alloy Steels

A broad range of free-machining, structural, high-tensile, case-hardening, bearing and tool steels for general engineering and demanding mechanical applications.

Grades & Types

EN1AEN8EN19EN24

Specific EN / BS / customer-specified grades can be reviewed before manufacture.

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Stainless Steels

Austenitic, martensitic and precipitation-hardening stainless grades for corrosion resistance, strength, wear resistance and harsh environments.

Grades & Types

30330431617-4PH

Additional stainless grades can be discussed against your drawing and application.

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Aluminium Alloys

From general engineering and structural grades to marine, aerospace and precision tooling plate materials for lightweight components.

Grades & Types

2014508360827075

Other aluminium grades can be reviewed against your drawing and specification.

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Titanium Alloys

Commercially pure and high-strength titanium grades for engineering, aerospace and medical-related applications.

Grades & Types

Grade 2Grade 5Grade 9Grade 23

Specialist titanium grades can be considered depending on availability and application.

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Exotic & Nickel-Based Alloys

Specialist nickel, nickel-copper and copper-nickel alloys for high temperature, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance and marine service.

Grades & Types

Inconel 625Monel 400Alloy 20CuNi 90/10

Exotic alloy requirements can be reviewed with our engineering team.

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Duplex & Super Duplex

Lean duplex, duplex and super duplex stainless grades combining high strength with excellent corrosion resistance.

Grades & Types

210122052507S32760

Severe-service and corrosion-critical grades can be assessed case by case.

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Nylons

General-purpose, cast, filled, food-grade and specialist bearing nylons for components requiring strength, wear resistance and low friction.

Grades & Types

PA6PA66PA12Nylatron GSM

Alternative nylon grades can be matched to wear, temperature and hygiene requirements.

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Engineering Plastics

A wide selection of engineering polymers for chemical resistance, dimensional stability, wear, low friction and high-temperature use.

Grades & Types

AcetalPTFEPEEKUHMWPE

Material options can be discussed to suit wear, temperature and chemical exposure.

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Brass Alloys

Free-machining, fabrication, naval and high-strength brass grades for precision turned parts, fittings and corrosion-resistant components.

Grades & Types

CZ121CZ108CZ112CZ115

Brass grades can be selected around machinability, strength and corrosion needs.

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Bronzes & Copper Alloys

Phosphor bronze, bearing bronze, gunmetal, aluminium bronze, beryllium copper and high-conductivity copper grades.

Grades & Types

PB1LG2AB2C101

Bronze and copper alloy grades can be reviewed for wear, bearing and marine applications.

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Material Grades & Types

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Carbon and Alloy Steels
EN1A / 230M07free-cutting mild steel
EN1A Leaded / 230M07Pbleaded free-machining steel
EN3B / 070M20general-purpose mild steel
EN6 / 080M15higher-strength mild steel
EN8 / 080M40medium-carbon steel
EN9 / 070M55medium/high-carbon steel
EN16 / 605M36manganese-molybdenum alloy steel
EN19 / 709M40 / 42CrMo4high-tensile alloy steel
EN24 / 817M40 / 34CrNiMo6high-strength nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel
EN36 / 655M13case-hardening steel
EN40B / 722M24nitriding steel
S275structural carbon steel
S355high-strength structural steel
P355pressure-vessel steel
C45 / 1.0503medium-carbon engineering steel
16MnCr5 / 1.7131case-hardening steel
42CrMo4 / 1.7225high-strength alloy steel
100Cr6 / 1.3505bearing steel
D2 / 1.2379high-carbon tool steel
S1 / 1.2550Medium-carbon tool steel
H13 / 1.2344hot-work tool steel
Stainless Steels
303 / 1.4305free-machining austenitic stainless
304 / 1.4301general-purpose austenitic stainless
304L / 1.4307low-carbon 304
316 / 1.4401improved corrosion resistance
316L / 1.4404low-carbon 316
321 / 1.4541titanium-stabilised, heat-resistant stainless
410 / 1.4006martensitic stainless
416 / 1.4005free-machining martensitic stainless
420 / 1.4021 or 1.4028hardenable martensitic stainless
431 / 1.4057high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless
440C / 1.4125high-hardness bearing-grade stainless
17-4PH / 1.4542 / 630precipitation-hardening stainless
15-5PH / 1.4545precipitation-hardening stainless
Nitronic 50 / XM-19high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless
Nitronic 60galling- and wear-resistant stainless
Aluminium Alloys
1050commercially pure aluminium
2011free-machining aluminium
2014high-strength aerospace/engineering alloy
2024high-strength aerospace alloy
5083marine-grade aluminium
5251general sheet and fabrication alloy
5754corrosion-resistant fabrication alloy
6061general engineering and structural alloy
6063extrusion-grade aluminium
6082common UK structural and machining alloy
7075very high-strength aerospace alloy
MIC-6cast tooling and jig plate
ACP 5080precision cast tooling plate
Titanium Alloys
Grade 2commercially pure titanium, general engineering grade
Grade 3higher-strength commercially pure titanium
Grade 5 / Ti-6Al-4Vmost common high-strength titanium alloy
Grade 9 / Ti-3Al-2.5Vmedium-strength titanium alloy
Grade 23 / Ti-6Al-4V ELIextra-low-interstitial aerospace and medical grade
Ti-6246 / Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-6Mohigh-strength aerospace alloy
Ti-6242 / Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Moelevated-temperature aerospace alloy
Exotic & Nickel-Based Alloys
Inconel 600corrosion- and heat-resistant nickel alloy
Inconel 625high corrosion and fatigue resistance
Monel 400nickel-copper corrosion-resistant alloy
Alloy 20sulphuric-acid-resistant nickel alloy
Alloy 800 / Incoloy 800high-temperature service alloy
Copper Nickel 90/10marine engineering alloy
Copper Nickel 70/30higher-strength marine alloy
Duplex & Super Duplex
Lean Duplex 2101 / 1.4162economical, lower-alloy duplex
Duplex 2304 / 1.4362general-purpose lean duplex
Duplex 2205 / 1.4462 / S31803most widely used duplex grade
Duplex S32205tightly controlled version of 2205
Duplex 2003 / 1.4482lean duplex stainless
Super Duplex 2507 / 1.4410 / S32750high-strength, severe-service grade
Super Duplex S32760 / 1.4501enhanced corrosion-resistant super duplex
Nylons
Nylon 6 / PA6general-purpose engineering nylon
Nylon 66 / PA66higher strength and temperature resistance
Nylon 12 / PA12low moisture absorption and good dimensional stability
Cast Nylon 6 / PA6Gsuitable for larger machined components
Oil-Filled Nylonimproved lubrication and wear resistance
Molybdenum Disulphide-Filled Nylon / MoS₂ Nylonimproved strength and bearing performance
Glass-Filled Nylonincreased stiffness, strength and dimensional stability
Nylon MDmetal-detectable nylon for food-processing applications
Food-Grade Nyloncompliant grades for food-contact applications
Nylatron GSMwear-resistant, molybdenum-filled cast nylon
Nylatron NSMhigh-performance bearing and wear grade
Engineering Plastics
Acetal / POM-C / POM-Hstrong, dimensionally stable and easy to machine
Delrinbranded homopolymer acetal with high stiffness
Polyethylene / PEtough, chemically resistant general-purpose plastic
HDPEhigh-density polyethylene for wear and chemical applications
UHMWPEextremely wear-resistant, low-friction polyethylene
Polypropylene / PPlightweight with excellent chemical resistance
PVCcorrosion-resistant and commonly used in chemical applications
CPVChigher-temperature version of PVC
Polycarbonate / PChigh-impact-strength transparent plastic
Acrylic / PMMA / Perspexclear, rigid plastic with good optical properties
PET / PET-Pstrong, dimensionally stable engineering plastic
PETGimpact-resistant, easily formed transparent plastic
PTFE / Teflonvery low friction and excellent chemical resistance
PEEKhigh-temperature, high-strength engineering polymer
Glass-Filled PEEKincreased stiffness and dimensional stability
Carbon-Filled PEEKimproved strength, wear performance and conductivity
Polyurethane / PUabrasion-resistant material available in various hardnesses
Tufnollaminated resin composite used for electrical and mechanical components
Brass Alloys
CZ121 / CW614Nfree-machining brass
CZ121Pb / CW614Nleaded free-machining brass
CZ120 / CW608Nengraving and free-machining brass
CZ108 / CW508Lgeneral-purpose brass
CZ106 / CW505Lsheet and fabrication brass
CZ112 / CW712Rnaval brass with good seawater resistance
CZ114 / CW721Rhigh-tensile manganese brass
CZ115 / CW722Rhigh-strength brass
Bronzes & Copper Alloys
PB1 / CC481Kphosphor bronze with excellent wear resistance
PB2 / CC483Khigh-load phosphor bronze
SAE 660 / C93200leaded bearing bronze
LG2 / CC491Kleaded gunmetal for bearings, valves and general engineering
Aluminium Bronze AB1 / CC331Gcorrosion- and wear-resistant bronze
Aluminium Bronze AB2 / CA104 / CW307Ghigh-strength marine and engineering alloy
Aluminium Bronze C95400high-strength bearing and wear alloy
Aluminium Bronze C95800nickel-aluminium bronze for marine service
Nickel Aluminium Bronze / NABhigh-strength, seawater-resistant alloy
Beryllium Copper / C17200very high strength, fatigue resistance and non-sparking properties
Tough-Pitch Copper / C101general-purpose high-conductivity copper

Choosing the Right Material

Material selection can affect strength, wear, corrosion resistance, temperature capability, weight, dimensional stability, surface finish and cost.

If a drawing already specifies a grade, we can manufacture against that requirement. If you are comparing options, our engineering team can discuss practical machining considerations and the manufacturing route before production begins.

Material Traceability & Certification

Where required, material identity, certification and traceability can form part of the component documentation and quality process.

Tell us about any certification, inspection or traceability requirements when requesting a quotation.

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