Southern Tool Steel is a reliable tool steel plate supplier for manufacturers, fabricators, and stamping operations nationwide. We stock a wide variety of metal plate in tool steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum grades—ready to ship and available in cut-to-size options. Whether you’re building dies, stamping parts, machining heavy-duty components, or fabricating structures, our plate inventory and value-added services are designed to support your production timeline with speed, accuracy, and flexibility.
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Wide Range of Metal Plate Options In Stock
We offer metal plate in multiple material categories to meet various performance and processing needs. Popular grades and metals include:
Tool Steel Plate
Known for hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, tool steel plate is ideal for die and mold work:
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A2: Air-hardening, versatile tool steel for cold work applications
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D2: High carbon, high chromium for excellent wear resistance
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H13: Designed for hot work, injection molds, and extrusion dies
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S7: Shock-resistant and tough for impact tools and stamping dies
Steel Plate
Structural, abrasion-resistant, and pressure vessel grades of steel plate are available for construction and heavy-duty applications:
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A36: General-purpose structural steel
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A572 GR50 / A514 GR B / A656 GR80 TY7: High-strength low-alloy options for demanding load conditions
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AR400F / AR500F / AR235: Abrasion-resistant plates for wear-intensive applications
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A516 GR70 / A36/ABS GR A: Pressure vessel and shipbuilding applications
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1045 / 1008/1010 / SS GR36: Medium carbon and commercial grades
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HSLAS GR50 / HSLAS-F GR80: High-strength low-alloy steels for forming
Stainless Steel Plate
For corrosion resistance, strength, and clean surface finishes, shop our stainless steel plate:
- 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 321: Food-grade, marine-grade, and high-temp stainless steels
Aluminum Plate
Southern Tool Steel is also a trusted aluminum plate supplier, with inventory for machining, forming, and structural needs:
- 6061 T651: Excellent strength, weldability, and machining
- 5052 H32: Marine-grade corrosion resistance and formability
- 3003 H14: Economical and easily formable
- CAST TOOLING PLATE: Stable and flat for CNC machining and mold bases
Alloy Plate
- 4140 Alloy Steel: High strength and fatigue resistance for structural and mechanical parts
All plates are available in a range of thicknesses and widths and can be cut to your exact specifications. No minimum order requirements make it easy to get exactly what your job requires.
Value-Added Services for Plate Stock
Southern Tool Steel offers a suite of value-added services to help you reduce labor and speed up production. When you order metal plate from us, you can also take advantage of:
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Production Cutting: Precision-cut plates to size
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Blanchard Grinding: Smooth, uniform surface finishes and tight thickness tolerances
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Plate Burning: Custom profiles and shapes from steel plate
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Quick Ship Fulfillment: Many items in stock ship the same day
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Non-Stock Procurement: Need a rare plate grade? We’ll locate and deliver it fast
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Tube Laser Cutting: Available for parts that integrate plate and structural components
These services are designed for manufacturers who need plate that’s ready for stamping, forming, or machining right out of the box.
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Applications for Metal Plate
Our metal plate is used in a wide range of industries and applications, including:
- Tool and die making
- Precision stamping
- Structural fabrication
- Equipment bases and support frames
- Mold bases and cavities
- High-wear machine parts
- Tank and pressure vessel construction
- Trailer and vehicle components
If your operation depends on consistent, high-performance plate stock, we’re ready to supply what you need, on time and to spec.
Why Southern Tool Steel?
Southern Tool Steel brings together deep inventory, responsive service, and application knowledge to help manufacturers and fabricators stay productive and competitive. Here’s why customers choose us:
- Wide selection of tool steel and aluminum plate in stock
- Fast turnaround with in-house cutting and grinding services
- No minimum order size. Order one piece or a full skid
- Expert support to help you select the right grade and specs
- Nationwide shipping from our centrally located Tennessee facility
Request a Quote or Shop Plate Online
As your tool steel plate supplier and aluminum plate supplier, we’re here to meet your material requirements quickly and accurately. Need custom-cut plates or help selecting the right alloy?
Shop now to view our available plate options or contact us for a custom quote or technical support.