--- title: Prevent Inventory Shortages - Consider Material Lead Times description: Precision metal stamping material lead times are on rise. Project managers need to plan ahead to avoid inventory shortages. image: https://www.kenmode.com/hs-fs/file-991761085-jpg/images/materials.jpg --- [![KenmodeLogo](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/KenmodeLogo.svg "KenmodeLogo")](https://www.kenmode.com) [Request Quote](https://www.kenmode.com/request-quote) [![KenmodeLogo](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/KenmodeLogo.svg "KenmodeLogo")](https://www.kenmode.com) [Request Quote](https://www.kenmode.com/request-quote) # Prevent Inventory Shortages - Consider Material Lead Times ![](https://www.kenmode.com/hs-fs/file-991761085-jpg/images/materials.jpg) Posted by Tim Lynch | 6/10/14 4:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Due to the uptick in business and the prior slowdown at the mills, we are seeing precision metal stamping material lead-times increasing significantly.  Consider material lead times to prevent inventory shortages.  The following lead times apply to all [precision metal stamping industries](https://www.kenmode.com/precision-metal-stamping-industries/).  **Lead Times as of June 2014 ** **Steels**: |  Steel |  12 - 14 weeks   | | --- | --- | |  Stainless Steel     |  16 - 18 weeks | ** ** **Copper Alloys**: |  C172 |  Beryllium |           8 weeks | | --- | --- | --- | |  C17410     |  Brush Alloys     |         12 weeks | |  C194 |  Copper |  10 - 11 weeks | |  C260 |  Brass |  10 - 11 weeks   | |  C510 |  Phosphorus Bronze      |  10 - 11 weeks |   **Medical Grade Alloys**: |  MP35N      |  12 - 14 weeks   | | --- | --- | |  Titanium |    8 - 10 weeks | |  Tantalum |  14 - 16 weeks |   Keep the following items in mind when ordering materials: - These lead times are in addition to normal processing time from receipt of material and secondary outside operations. - Planning information is extremely important to meet your schedule.  The more visibility you can give on your delivery requirements, the more equipped we will be to meet your schedule. - Provide a letter of authorization to purchase additional material to help circumvent future issues. Once the mills get back into full production, we should see these lead times reduced.  We will keep you informed of any changes as we are notified from our suppliers. Topics: [Manufacturing](https://www.kenmode.com/blog/topic/manufacturing) [![KenmodeLogo](https://www.kenmode.com/hubfs/KenmodeLogo.svg "KenmodeLogo")](https://www.kenmode.com) Address 820 W. Algonquin Road Algonquin, IL 60102-2486 Tel: [847-658-5041](tel:847-658-5041) Fax: [847-658-9150](tel:847-658-9150) Email: [sales@kenmode.com](mailto:sales@kenmode.com) Stay Informed! Subscribe to our blog for the latest tips, trends and best practices in the metal stamping industry. ##### about Get answers to your questions [Browse our Custom Metal Stamping Guide](https://www.kenmode.com/custom-metal-stamping-guide) ##### Industries - [Automotive](https://www.kenmode.com/automotive-stampings) - [Busbar](https://www.kenmode.com/busbars) - [Medical Device](https://www.kenmode.com/medical-stampings) - [Electronics](https://www.kenmode.com/electrical-stampings) - [Insert Molding](https://www.kenmode.com/insert-molding-metal-stamping) ##### Services - [Precision Metal Stamping](https://www.kenmode.com/precision-metal-stamping) - [Engineering Assistance](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-design-engineering-assistance) - [Prototyping](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-prototyping) - [Production Planning](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-production-planning) - [Tooling](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-tool-design-maintenance) - [Secondary Operations](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-secondary-operations) - [Assembly & Packaging](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-assembly-packaging) - [Quality Control](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-quality) - [Materials](https://www.kenmode.com/metal-stamping-materials) @2025 Kenmode, Inc. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.kenmode.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.kenmode.com/terms-conditions) - [Certifications ](https://www.kenmode.com/certifications)(ITAR, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, IATF 16949) - - - ![](https://www.webtraxs.com/webtraxs.php?id=wt-9735a69d-ef59-4fdc-9701-f1b365bae582&st=img)