Processing Services

Bar Processing Services

Precision Bar Saw Cutting from a Leading Bay Area Steel Supply Company

Reliance Metalcenter is a trusted Bay Area metal supplier offering advanced bar processing services to customers across northern California, northern Nevada, and beyond. As a Bay Area metal supply company known for precision, reliability, and fast turnaround, we specialize in bar cutting, precision sawing, and band sawing services tailored specifically for aluminum bar stock.

Our service center in Union City, CA, is fully equipped to provide saw cutting services for a variety of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel bar profiles. Whether your project requires high-volume precision saw cutting or small-batch production, Reliance Metalcenter ensures repeatable accuracy, fast lead times, and full material traceability.

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Precision Sawing Services for Aluminum Bar Stock

As a full-service metal services company and metals processor, Reliance Metalcenter delivers exceptional quality and dimensional accuracy in every bar cutting operation. Our bar processing services are designed to meet the demanding needs of manufacturers, fabricators, and OEMs throughout a wide range of industries, from aerospace to automation.

We offer:

  • Precision sawing services for aluminum bars for close-tolerance applications
  • Horizontal and vertical band saws that can accommodate large format bars up to 24″ diameter
  • Straight or angled cuts for aluminum flat bars, square bars, and round bars
  • Cut-to-length services that reduce machining and fabrication time
  • Repeatable cutting programs for high-volume production
  • Clean-edge cuts that minimize downstream finishing

All of our saw cutting services are performed in-house using modern equipment operated by experienced technicians. We monitor every cut for quality assurance and dimensional accuracy, delivering finished parts that meet tight tolerances with minimal scrap.

Aluminum Bar Stock Processed In-House

Reliance Metalcenter stocks and processes aluminum bar stock to support your production timelines. Our aluminum bar processing capabilities cover the following product types:

Flat Aluminum Bars

Ideal for structural applications and machining, our aluminum flat bars are commonly used in industries such as electronics, telecom, and aerospace. We offer straight and precision-cut lengths to reduce waste and streamline fabrication.

Round Aluminum Bars

Used widely in shafts, pins, and fasteners, our aluminum round bars are available in various diameters and can be cut to spec with smooth, burr-free edges.

Square Aluminum Bars

For projects requiring uniform load distribution and consistent machining profiles, aluminum square bars are a dependable choice. Our precision saw cutting ensures reliable part performance with reduced rework.

Near-Net Custom Extrusion Bars

Allow our team to help minimize your production manufacturing costs, ask a sales team member about near net extrusions direct from the mill. With our ability to cut and stage material for JIT delivery, let us help you save in machine time, tooling costs, material costs and scrap to give you a competitive advantage with your customer.

With a full range of bar cutting and precision sawing capabilities, we help our customers minimize lead times and optimize part yield.

Serving Diverse Markets Across the U.S. and Southeast Asia

Reliance Metalcenter supports a diverse customer base as a leading metals supplier for the Bay Area and global regions. Our Union City location is a hub for industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, food processing, medical, and manufacturing. We also serve as a key metals distributor for international clients through our expanded operations.

We are proud to operate as your premier metals supply company for northern California, northern Nevada, and Mexico. We also ship to East Asia, including Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan. Thanks to our Asia-Pacific partner location in Singapore, we also supply aluminum bar stock to manufacturers throughout Southeast Asia, including India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore itself. Whether you’re a local manufacturer in the Bay Area or an OEM supplier managing global operations, our metal processing services and logistics expertise can help you maintain a reliable and efficient supply chain.

Reliance Metalcenter: Built for Performance

Reliance Metalcenter’s facilities span over 200,000 square feet globally and is purpose-built to handle high-volume bar processing and precision sawing services. We maintain long-standing relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers and support major aluminum programs throughout California, the U.S. and globally abroad.

Reliance Metalcenter facility highlights include:

  • 165K sq. ft. service center in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area with cutting, processing, and logistics capabilities
  • Next-day delivery available in northern California
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system
  • 40K sq. ft. service center in Singapore to service your production needs in SE Asia
  • AS 9100:2016 certified quality system
  • Over 85% of our business comes from repeat customers
  • DRC conflict-free material sourcing
  • DFAR-compliant aluminum products
  • Part of a leading American metal supply company with 300+ locations across 41 U.S. states and 10 countries
  • Serving over 125,000 customers across industries

By combining local responsiveness with global scale, we’ve earned a reputation as the go-to l global suppliers for critical bar processing and aluminum distribution.

Supporting Your Supply Chain with Custom Solutions

At Reliance Metalcenter, we understand that every application is different. That’s why our bar cutting and band sawing services are designed to be flexible, repeatable, and highly accurate. Whether you need small-batch prototypes or full production runs, our team works closely with yours to develop the right processing strategy.

We offer:

  • Contract saw cutting services for consistent production cycles
  • Precision saw cutting for tight tolerances and clean finishes
  • Inventory management and Just-in-Time delivery
  • Full material certification and traceability
  • Technical support for selecting the right aluminum bar type and size

As a leading metals processor, we focus on minimizing your production time and helping you achieve high yields with every order.

Industries We Serve

Our metal supply and bar processing services support a wide range of industries that require speed, reliability, and compliance. These include:

  • Semiconductor Equipment
  • Aerospace
  • Medical and healthcare
  • Electronics and telecom
  • Food and beverage processing
  • General manufacturing
  • Construction and automation
  • Oil and gas

Each of these industries depends on precise aluminum bar processing for structural integrity, machining efficiency, and reliable part performance.

Why Choose Reliance Metalcenter?

As a metals distributor and service center with decades of experience, Reliance Metalcenter combines technical know-how with real-world responsiveness. Our customers choose us because we deliver:

  • Clean, consistent cuts with precision sawing
  • Short lead times and dependable schedules
  • Aluminum bar options processed in-house for exact needs
  • Local service backed by global supply chain capabilities
  • A trusted name in the Bay Area for your raw material needs

From aluminum flat bars to aluminum round bars and beyond, we help your team get the right materials, cut to size, on time, and ready to use.

Let’s Talk About Your Bar Processing Needs

Whether you’re a regional buyer or managing a high-volume project across borders, Reliance Metalcenter has the equipment, expertise, and capacity to support your success. Contact our Union City team today to:

  • Request a quote for precision saw cutting
  • Discuss your aluminum bar stock needs
  • Set up a custom delivery or contract cutting program

Discover how a metals service center for the Bay Area, and Southeast Asia, can bring new efficiency to your operation. Let Reliance Metalcenter be your trusted partner in metal processing services.

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