Wide-Width, Light-Gauge Precision Strip for High-Performance Applications

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals can produce light-gauge precision strip up to 48 inches wide, made possible through the integration of Ulbrich Precision Alloys. This capability is now a fully established part of Ulbrich’s offering and supports customers who require both narrow and wide-width materials with consistent quality and tight control of mechanical properties.

Wider Widths Support More Efficient Production

Ulbrich has a long history of producing narrow precision strip. With wide-width, light-gauge production fully in place, manufacturers can use single, seamless coils rather than multiple narrow strips or secondary joining steps. This improves yield, increases design flexibility, streamlines downstream processing, and maintains the high level of accuracy Ulbrich is known for.

Benefits for Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and Industrial Manufacturing

Many high-performance applications rely on light-gauge materials with tight tolerances and controlled surface characteristics. Wide-width capability supports these requirements by expanding design options and reducing material waste across the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial markets.

Automotive heat shields and battery components are strong examples. These parts can run more efficiently when produced from continuous wide-width coils rather than multiple narrower pieces. This allows manufacturers to reduce scrap, improve forming consistency, and enhance overall performance.

Flatness Control Across the Entire Coil Width

Flatness becomes more challenging as width increases, which is why Ulbrich uses precision leveling technology and rolling practices to control flatness during the rolling process. Metallurgical expertise, real-time process monitoring, and custom rolling schedules allow Ulbrich to maintain uniformity from edge to edge.

This produces material that feeds reliably, forms predictably, and supports higher productivity on customer production lines.

A Unique Capability Within the Rerolling Industry

Very few rerollers can deliver material that is light gauge, wide width, and highly precise at the same time. Many mills specialize in narrow strip or in heavier gauges. Ulbrich Precision Alloys fills this gap with equipment and technical expertise that allow tight gauge control, tailored mechanical properties, and high-quality surface finishes at widths up to 48 inches.

This combination provides manufacturers with meaningful performance benefits and greater process efficiency.

A Commitment to Meeting Customer Needs

Ulbrich’s wide-width precision-rolling capability reflects the company’s continued commitment to evolving with customers as they pursue thinner materials, tighter tolerances, and higher-performance components.

This capability is fully integrated into Ulbrich’s operations and supports manufacturers across a wide range of precision applications. Contact Ulbrich to start building your next part with precision.