Metallstab

Metallstab is a German term meaning metal rod or metal bar. It refers to a slender piece of metal with a uniform cross-section and a length exceeding its width. Metallstabs are a fundamental form of metallic stock used across engineering, manufacturing, and science for a wide range of purposes.

Materials and forms commonly used for Metallstab include steel (carbon and stainless varieties), aluminum, brass, copper, and titanium. The typical cross-sections are round, square, or hexagonal. Diameters and lengths vary widely, from a few millimeters in small components to several centimeters or more in longer stock, and lengths from a few centimeters to several meters.

Manufacturing and finishing methods for Metallstab encompass drawing, extrusion, forging, and casting, followed by secondary operations such as turning, milling, grinding, and surface treatments. Material properties—tensile strength, yield strength, hardness, ductility, fatigue resistance, density, and corrosion resistance—depend on the chosen alloy and subsequent processing.

Applications of Metallstab span mechanical engineering, construction, and laboratory contexts. They can serve as components such as fasteners, dowel pins, shafts, spacers, or alignment members in machinery and frames. In research and education, metal rods are used as test specimens for strength and vibration experiments or as part of experimental setups requiring a conductive or structural metal element. Proper handling and storage are guided by the material specifications and safety standards for the metal in question.