Your Trusted Automotive Steel Supplier
Southern Tool Steel is a leading automotive steel supplier for stamping equipment, serving manufacturers across the United States. From OEMs to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, we provide high-performance metals and precision services that meet the exacting demands of today’s stamping industry for automotive manufacturing. Our wide selection of tool steel and other alloys, paired with value-added processing and quick shipping, makes us a trusted partner for automotive stamping production and prototyping.
Tool Steel for the Automotive Industry
Tool steel plays a critical role in automotive manufacturing due to its strength, durability, and resistance to wear. It's commonly used to produce dies, molds, cutting tools, stamping tools, and other components that must withstand extreme pressure and temperature variations during vehicle assembly.
At Southern Tool Steel, we carry an extensive inventory of tool steel grades tailored to automotive applications, including:
- A2 Tool Steel: Air-hardening with good dimensional stability, ideal for blanking and forming dies.
- D2 Tool Steel: High carbon and chromium content for exceptional wear resistance.
- H13 Tool Steel: Excellent hot hardness and toughness for die casting and extrusion.
- S7 Tool Steel: Shock-resistant and versatile, often used in impact tools and forming operations.
- O1 Tool Steel: Oil-hardening and easy to machine for general tool and die work.
Our tool steels are available in a variety of shapes and sizes—flat bar, round bar, plate—and we offer cutting services to meet your exact production requirements.
Full Line of Automotive-Grade Metals
In addition to tool steel, we stock a range of metals used for automotive manufacturing and stamping operations:
- Aluminum (6061, 5052, 2024, 7075)
- Stainless Steel (304, 316, 17-4)
- Carbon Steel (1018, A36)
- Alloy Steel (4140, 4340)
- Brass & Bronze
- Copper
Whether you’re building EV platforms or precision engine components, we can supply metals that meet your performance and compliance requirements.
Services Tailored to Automotive Manufacturing
Speed and precision are essential in the automotive industry. Southern Tool Steel supports your production timeline with a suite of value-added services designed to streamline sourcing and fabrication:
- Production Cutting: We cut bar, plate, or tubing to your exact dimensions for faster turnaround and less waste.
- Tube Laser Cutting: High-speed, high-precision tube processing
- Plate Burning: Custom cut flat profiles from plate stock for brackets, flanges, and other components.
- Blanchard Grinding: Achieve tight thickness tolerances and a smooth surface finish.
- Quick Ship Fulfillment: Many orders ship same day from our centrally located warehouse in Tennessee.
- Non-Stock Procurement: Need a specialty alloy? We’ll source it quickly through our global network.
Why Automotive Manufacturers Choose Southern Tool Steel
- Extensive Inventory: Tool steel and automotive metals in stock and ready to ship.
- No Minimum Order: Order what you need, whether it’s one bar or one truckload.
- Fast Turnaround: Cut-to-size and shipped quickly to keep your production on schedule.
- Expert Support: Our team helps you select the right material for your specific automotive application.
Shop Automotive-Grade Metals Today
If you’re looking for a reliable automotive steel supplier with deep experience in the stamping industry, Southern Tool Steel is ready to deliver. We make it easy to order online with fast processing and nationwide shipping.
Shop our tool steel and other automotive metals now to keep your production line running smoothly.
Need help selecting the right material? Contact Us to speak with a knowledgeable representative.