Need Metal Today in Salt Lake City? Here's What We Stock
MetalNow Team · May 7, 2026
It happens more than you'd think. A job comes in faster than expected, a part fails mid-production, or the material you ordered from somewhere else isn't going to show up on time. Whatever the reason, when you need metal today, the normal distribution process just doesn't work.
Request a quote, wait for a rep, wait for processing, wait for shipping. That's three to five business days at most distributors. For a shop with a deadline, that's not an option.
If you're in Salt Lake City, there's a better way to handle it.
What Same-Day Metal Supply Actually Means
At MetalNow, same-day isn't a marketing phrase. You browse the catalog online, get an instant price, place your order, and pick up cut-to-size material at our Salt Lake City location the same day. Often within a few hours.
No phone calls needed. No waiting for a quote. No minimums. The price you see is the price you pay. If we have it in stock (and we usually do), you can have it in hand before end of day.
Where We Are
We're at 1949 S 4250 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, in the industrial area west of downtown. Easy to reach from anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley. If you want to confirm a specific size is in stock before driving over, give us a call at 801-539-8252 and we'll tell you straight.
What We Stock
We focus on the metals machine shops and fabricators actually use regularly, not a long tail of specialty items that takes weeks to source.
Steel
- Hot rolled flat bar, round bar, square bar, and plate
- Cold rolled sheet and flat bar for tighter tolerances and cleaner finish
- 4140 alloy steel in annealed and prehard conditions
- Structural shapes including angle, channel, and I-beam
Aluminum
- 6061-T6 and T651 in round bar, flat bar, square bar, plate, and sheet
- 6063 extrusions for architectural and structural profiles
- 7075 for high-strength applications
- Mic-6 cast tooling plate for precision fixtures and jigs
Stainless Steel
- 304 stainless in round bar, flat bar, plate, and sheet
- 316 stainless for environments with chloride or chemical exposure
Other Metals
- Brass (360 free-machining) for fittings, valves, and decorative work
- Copper (110) for electrical and thermal applications
- Bronze for bushings, bearings, and marine hardware
Browse live inventory and get an instant price before you drive over.
Browse the Catalog →How Ordering for Same-Day Pickup Works
- Browse the catalog and find what you need by metal type, shape, and size.
- Enter your dimensions. You see the price immediately based on your exact specs.
- Place your order. We start cutting right away.
- Come pick it up. We'll have it ready at our Salt Lake City location.
If you'd rather call first to confirm stock or ask about lead times on a specific piece, that works too. We'd rather you check before making the trip.
Who This Works Best For
Same-day pickup is most useful in a few specific situations. You're a machine shop or fabrication team in the Salt Lake Valley and need material for a job that's already scheduled. You ran short mid-job and can't wait for shipping. You need a single piece in a specific size and don't want to buy a full bar. Or you're prototyping and need something fast to check fit and function before committing to a full run.
There's no minimum, so ordering one piece for one job is completely normal here. That's kind of the point.
A Few Honest Notes
We carry a solid range of common shop stock, but we're not a massive service center with thousands of SKUs. If you need something unusual like titanium, tool steel, or a large structural section, call ahead and we'll tell you honestly whether we have it or can get it fast.
For most everyday machine shop and fabrication needs, we'll have what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just walk in without ordering online first?
Yes. You can place your order online before arriving or just let us know what you need when you get here. Online orders are a bit faster since we can start cutting before you arrive.
How quickly can you have my order ready?
For most standard orders, a few hours. Larger or more complex cuts may take longer. Call us at 801-539-8252 and we can give you a specific timeframe based on what you need.
Is there a minimum order for pickup?
No. One piece, one cut, that's a normal order here. We cut to your size so you're not buying more than you need.
Do you do walk-in quotes?
Our catalog shows live pricing online, so the fastest way to get a price is to browse before you come in. But if you have questions about a specific job or need help selecting the right material, just call and we're happy to help.