Alloy semi spheres in the UK?

[ReaderScars]

I've found a US outfit who do a wide range of sizes of alloy and stainless spheres and semi (hemi?) spheres - but can anyone point me in the direction of a UK importer or manufacturer please?

I only need about five spheres at the moment (10 semi's), at about 12cm ish OD, doesn't have to bear any load, so it doesn't matter if the semi sphere flexes slightly when compressed.

Any suggestions please?

[951TSE]

Metal spinning might do what you want. A quick web search seems to confirm it. Here are a couple of random companies from that search that may be able to help you.

http://www.ballspinning.co.uk/services.html

http://www.metalspinning.co.uk/Products.html

I'm sure there will be a PH'er along later to say that's exactly what his company does, but I thought I'd get the ball rolling for you.

[ReaderScars]

Ahh, thanks, that's great - was wanting to avoid shipping to the UK.

[hidetheelephants]

There was a thread about hollow spheres on Mig-Welding a while ago; if you do a search it will probably come up, or you could post a new thread about it. They're a helpful bunch for dealing with something interesting like this, rather than yet another 'which welder should I buy'.

[ReaderScars]

Thanks, will have a search - nice to have a few options if possible.