Avins                                Frequently Asked Questions

• Avins supplies a thorough range of high performance copper alloys including Beryllium Copper in many forms.

• Yes. We establish JIT stock programs for specific customers on a blanket order basis. We stock in  our regional warehouses as well as in our mills.

• Yes. In general, we firm the price at time of order. Or, at customer request, we are able to float the metal basis to be firmed at time of production.

• Minimum order quantities depend upon products, dimensions and alloys. For example minimum order quantities can range from 50 to 1000 lbs.

• The fabrication price is a function of the conversion work required to produce the finished product.

• No. We partner exclusively on a long term basis with the leading semi-finished metal producers. Our mill partners have complimentary product lines.

• Yes. We produce all materials per specification without exception.

• Yes. Our production partners lead in the control of integrated manufactory processes that yield unmatched consistency both thorough each production lot and from lot-to-lot.

• Lead time depends upon the market demanded situation. Normal production lead times are in the 6 to 8 weeks range. Transit time depend upon the production origin. Door to door domestically ranges from 2 to 5 days. For European production door to door times range from 3 to 5 weeks.

• Lead (Pb) in the metallurgical structure functions as a "chip-breaker" that facilitates machining processes. Avins' free machining products maintain especially fine and well distributed lead particles allowing optimal high speed Swiss machinability.

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