Frequently Asked Questions
The questions shops ask before their first order.
Ordering, cutting and delivery
Is there a minimum order?
No set minimum. We quote one bar or a truckload. Small orders are the reason we exist, so send it even if a big distributor told you it wasn't worth their time.
How fast do I get a quote?
Most quotes are answered the same business day. Complicated requests (specialty alloys, lots of line items, certs to chase) can take a little longer, and we'll tell you if that's the case.
Why don't you show prices?
Metal prices move every day, and the price of your order depends on alloy, size, quantity, cutting and freight. A number on a web page would be wrong by the time you read it. The quote is the price.
Can you cut it to size?
Yes. Saw, shear, laser, waterjet and plasma cutting are arranged through our supply network, so the material shows up cut to your dimensions instead of as a full sheet or a 20-foot stick.
Where do you deliver?
All of Texas, with Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth as our core markets. We can ship anywhere in the US. Put your ZIP on the quote and we'll include delivery.
Can I get mill certs?
Yes, on request. Ask for them when you request the quote so the cert and heat number can follow your material from the source. They are hard to produce after the fact.
What metals do you sell?
Aluminum, stainless, carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, brass, bronze, copper, tooling plate and specialty alloys like 625, 718, titanium and 17-4PH, in sheet, plate, bar, tube, pipe and structural shapes.
Do you have a warehouse or a will-call counter?
No. We're a distributor based in Dripping Springs. We source from multiple places, arrange the cutting, and deliver to you. That's how we keep a small shop's order moving without a big shop's overhead.
Can I send a drawing?
Yes. Attach DXF, DWG, PDF or a photo to the quote form (up to 4 MB total), or email larger files to nathan@winstonmaterials.com.
Do you offer terms?
Repeat customers can apply for an account. Fill out the credit application on our Open an Account page and we'll follow up.
What if I'm not sure which alloy I need?
Tell us what the part does: bent, welded, machined, outdoors, near salt water, load-bearing. We'll suggest the grade and explain why. Our grade guides are a good starting point too.
Do you ship outside Texas?
Yes. Texas is home and gets most of our attention, but we can ship nationwide. The quote will include freight to your ZIP.