Tartan
Bars® are a unique round bar product offered only by
Scot Forge. These bars, in ferrous and non-ferrous materials
are available in custom sizes from 6" to 16 ¼"
diameter and lengths to 35 feet, and feature forged sound
centers, rolled bar surface quality, and tight dimensional
tolerances.
Tartan Bars are produced by combining a preliminary forging
process which consolidates the center, with a planishing
operation, which provides a smooth rolled bar surface. At
the heart of the operation is our custom-designed, computer
controlled GFM single-stand planishing mill. Through a series
of reversing passes the planishing mill rolls the bar to
a smooth surface in less than 5 minutes.
Because the bars can be produced so efficiently
in the planishing mill, delivery times are reduced. And
unlike traditional hot rolled bars, which can only be manufactured
in large runs, Tartan Bars can be purchased in quantities
as small as the product of one ingot.
The advantages
of Tartan Bars include:
Rapid delivery-turnaround in 2-4 weeks (breakdowns
even quicker)
Custom sizes-6" to 16 1/4" in ferrous
and non-ferrous grades
High or low quantities-so you have
better control over your inventory levels
Competitive prices-due to the
efficiency of our process
Elimination of rejections-due to
high-strength sound forged centers
A perfect solution to meeting your breakdown or
JIT customer requirements
Improved straightness-1/8" in any 5 feet
is standard; 1/16" in any 5 feet is available
Gone are the hassles of settling for standard stock
sizes, placing orders for bars in quantities larger than
you need, or waiting months for mill delivery of bars!
Comparison to Rolled Bar
Tartan Bars have numerous advantages over traditional rolled
bars. These advantages allow you the flexibility to better
meet your needs and increase your overall profitability.
Tartan Bars offer tight tolerances, improved straightness,
custom sizes, and a sound forged center for overall increased
quality. What's more, lead times are 2 to 4 weeks, with
breakdowns in shorter times!
A Comparison of TARTAN BARS®
versus Rolled Bars
TARTAN
BARS®
Rolled
Bars
Guaranteed sound centers
yes
no
Custom sizes
yes
no
Standard straightness
1/8" in any 5 feet
1/4" in any
5 feet
Special Straightness
1/16" in any
5 feet
1/8" in any 5 feet
Typical lead time
2 to 4 weeks
2 to 4 months
Process
As stated above, Tartan Bars are produced by combining a preliminary
forging process which consolidates the center, with a planishing
operation, which provides a smooth rolled bar surface.
The rolling/planishing mill equipment used in the process
includes:
Tartan
Bars®
Tartan
Bars® are a unique round bar product offered only by
Scot Forge. These bars, in ferrous and non-ferrous materials
are available in custom sizes from 6" to 16 ¼"
diameter and lengths to 35 feet, and feature forged sound
centers, rolled bar surface quality, and tight dimensional
tolerances.
