Metal Parts

Metal Parts are a specialized late-game material in Timberborn, crafted from Metal Blocks at advanced workshops. They represent the pinnacle of the metalworking production chain, sitting at the very end of a sequence that begins with felling trees and scavenging ruins. Metal Parts are used in the construction of high-tech buildings and automation structures that define the endgame experience.

The production of Metal Parts requires a steady supply of Metal Blocks, which are themselves smelted from Scrap Metal. This deep production chain means that any disruption upstream, whether in logging, mining, or smelting, will eventually impact your Metal Parts output. Buildings such as the Resource Counter require Metal Parts alongside other advanced materials like Paper and Gears, underscoring the interconnected nature of Timberborn's economy.

Given their position at the top of the material hierarchy, Metal Parts should be produced proactively rather than reactively. Set up your smelting and metalworking operations well before you need the parts, and maintain a small buffer stock for unexpected construction needs. Because Metal Parts are stored in warehouses and do not degrade, there is no penalty for overproduction. Prioritize establishing a complete metal supply chain (Scrap Metal to Metal Blocks to Metal Parts) as one of your key mid-to-late game objectives.