Capabilities
Precision Sawing
Cold saws & band saws for bar, tube, and structural shapes. Bundle or miter cuts available.
Sheet & Plate Shearing
Straight, clean edges on aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel sheets & plates.
Production Quantities
Repeatable, tight-tolerance cuts for small to large runs with labeled parts & packaging.
Why customers choose IMS
Speed that saves time
Most in-stock materials can be cut and ready for same-day Will Call or next-day delivery.
Most in-stock materials can be cut and ready for same-day Will Call or next-day delivery.
Consistent accuracy
Dedicated saws & calibrated shears deliver square edges and repeatable results.
Dedicated saws & calibrated shears deliver square edges and repeatable results.
Safer, cleaner workflow
Receive cut-to-size parts that go straight to fabrication—less handling, less scrap.
Receive cut-to-size parts that go straight to fabrication—less handling, less scrap.
Typical materials
Aluminum (sheet, plate, bar, tube), Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Brass, Copper, and select specialty alloys.
General guidelines
| Process | Typical Max Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bar & Tube Sawing | Up to ~18" round / 18" × 18" rectangle* | Bundle, miter, and repeat-cut options vary by branch |
| Plate Sawing | Thickness up to ~6"* | Great for thick aluminum plate cut-to-size |
| Sheet/Plate Shearing | Up to ~0.5" thick, 10' length* | Best for straight, square edges on sheet & light plate |
*Capability ranges vary by location and alloy. Tell us your spec and quantity and we’ll confirm the best process.
