Application sector
General engineering
Machined parts & industrial structures
About this sector
SMCP Metal supports manufacturers in the General engineering sector with engineering plastics, metal alloys and lubricants suited to the specific demands of this field.
From our stock in Sousse, we cut to your dimensions and deliver across Tunisia. A 3.1 material certificate is available for steels.
Typical applications
- Gears
- Plain bearings
- Cams
- Jigs
- Cylinders
- Slideways
- Machine shafts
- Pinions
- Racks
- Moulds
- Dies
Recommended materials
Engineering plastics · Polyacetal
POM C / Polyacetal
High mechanical performance & low friction
Engineering plastics · Polyamide
Polyamide PA6
Toughness & wear resistance
Machining materials · Special steels
XC48 / C45
The general engineering standard
Machining materials · Special steels
42CD4 QT / 42CrMo4
High mechanical strength
Engineering plastics · Phenolic
Bakelite
BAKÉLITE
Electrical insulation & heat resistance
Machining materials · Toolox
Toolox 33
Pre-hardened steel for excellent dimensional stability
Machining materials · Stainless steels
Stainless 304L
Low carbon — ideal for heavy-section welding
Machining materials · Non-ferrous metals
Brass CW614N
Laiton
The benchmark for industrial bar turning
Machining materials · Non-ferrous metals
Bronze CuSn8
Wear and friction resistance
Machining materials · Special steels
Cast iron GS500 / FT25
Fonte GS500
Spheroidal graphite cast iron
