Resources & Tools
Practical tools and plain-spoken guides for steel buyers, estimators, and fabricators — written and reviewed by the Shamrock team.
Tools & guides
- Steel Weight CalculatorEstimate weight for plate, bar, pipe, tube, angle, channel and beam — imperial or metric, with formulas shown.
- Buyer FAQsReal answers on products, delivery, processing, PVQ steel, drawings and quoting.
- Ordering ChecklistThe six pieces of an accurate quote request — covered in our quoting guide.
- Drawing Upload InstructionsAccepted file types, size limits, and what to include — built into the quote form.
- Delivery & Pickup GuideCoverage, schedules, and will-call details for the Permian Basin and West Texas.
- Structural Shapes GuideBeams, channels, angles, tube and pipe — what each shape does best.
Articles
- Buying & OrderingHow to Request an Accurate Steel QuoteWhat to include in a steel quote request — specs, dimensions, quantities, drawings, and delivery details — so pricing comes back fast and right the first time.Read article
- ProductsA Guide to Structural Steel ShapesBeams, channels, angles, tees, tube, and pipe — what each structural steel shape does best and how West Texas buyers typically use them.Read article
- ProcessingShearing vs. Saw Cutting vs. Flame CuttingThree ways to cut steel — how shearing, sawing, and flame cutting differ, what each does best, and how to pick the right process for your parts.Read article
- Local & IndustryChoosing a Steel Service Center in Midland–OdessaWhat separates steel suppliers in the Permian Basin — inventory depth, processing, delivery, and the questions worth asking before your next project.Read article
Accounts, billing & forms
E-billing registration
Shamrock Steel offers paperless electronic delivery of invoices and billing statements. Call 432-337-2317 to register your company. Online registration is being rebuilt for the new site.
Credit application
Open a commercial account with Shamrock. Contact our office at 432-337-2317 for the current credit application. The downloadable form will be posted here once approved.
Sales-tax exemption
Submit Texas resale or exemption certificates with your account setup. Our office team will confirm requirements when you call.
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- Drawings accepted — PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP, images, and spreadsheets
- Daily Midland–Odessa delivery, regional routes, and will-call pickup
- You get an inquiry number and a direct follow-up from our sales team