Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Engineering Materials Specialists Since 1957
Established in 1957, College Engineering Supply has built a reputation as a trusted provider of engineering materials and castings for educational institutions and industrial clients. Over the past 16 years, we expanded our expertise to serve model engineers, offering a comprehensive catalogue tailored to smaller-scale requirements. Our product range includes cast iron, brass, phosphor bronze, aluminium, plastics, and specialist materials like easy-cutting foam and waxes. As a mail-order service, we prioritise convenience while welcoming visitors by prior arrangement.With decades of experience, we combine technical knowledge with customer-focused solutions to meet diverse engineering needs. Our commitment to quality and accessibility ensures clients receive precise materials for both traditional and modern applications. We maintain strong relationships with educational establishments and industry professionals, supporting projects from prototyping to large-scale manufacturing. Our team provides expert guidance on material selection and custom requirements, ensuring optimal outcomes for every order.
Services
Aluminium Materials
Brass Components
Cast Iron Castings
Phosphor Bronze
Engineering Plastics
CNC Materials
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Silver Solder
Model Engineering Supplies
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in engineering material supply
- Our extensive range covers metals, plastics, and specialist waxes
- We offer mail order convenience with prior-notice showroom access
- Our team provides expert material selection guidance
- We support both educational and industrial applications
Services
Aluminium Materials
We supply precision-cut aluminium in various forms including bars, sheets, and angles. Our inventory caters to both industrial manufacturers and model engineers requiring exact specifications. The material undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure dimensional accuracy and metallurgical integrity for reliable performance in machining and fabrication applications.
Brass Components
Our brass offerings include CZ106 and CZ108 sheets, angles, and tubes alongside specialist phosphor bronze products. These corrosion-resistant materials suit precision engineering applications where machinability and durability are critical for mechanical components and decorative elements.
Cast Iron Castings
We provide custom cast iron components including machine tool parts, clock backplates, and steady rests. Our casting solutions combine traditional techniques with modern engineering requirements, ensuring dimensional stability and mechanical strength for industrial machinery and heritage engineering projects.
Engineering Plastics
Our polymer selection features acetal, acrylic, and nylon in various forms for applications requiring chemical resistance and low friction properties. These materials suit prototyping and production environments where metal alternatives offer performance advantages in specific operating conditions.
Model Engineering Supplies
We cater to model engineers with scaled materials and castings for constructing miniature machinery and historical replicas. Our product range includes precision-ground stock and specialist components that meet exacting standards for accuracy and workability in detailed engineering projects.
Questions
What materials do you specialise in?
We stock aluminium, brass, cast iron, phosphor bronze, stainless steel, plastics, and specialist engineering materials for industrial and model engineering applications.
Can I visit your premises?
Visitors are welcome by prior arrangement. Please telephone ahead to schedule your visit during our opening hours.
Do you supply to educational institutions?
Yes, we've served colleges and educational establishments since our founding in 1957 alongside industrial clients.
How can I get pricing for custom sizes?
Contact us directly for quotations on non-standard sizes. We can calculate prices based on listed rates with adjustments for custom requirements.
What payment methods do you accept?
We process payments through our website, by phone, or via email correspondence for both standard and custom orders.
