BASIC

WORKSHOP
SEMINAR
TOPIC:SHEET METAL WORKS
SUB TOPIC:DIFFERENT
MATERIALS USED FOR SHEET

PRESENTATION METAL WORKS AND THEIR

ADVANTAGES
NAME:NABC
DIV:B ROLL NO.:250
COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING,NEW PANVEL.
SHEET METAL • INTRODUCTION

WORKS • What is sheet metal working? We provide basic

information as well as relevant definitions of
terms and briefly introduce manufacturing
processes, materials, tools and machines. Sheet
metal is not a specific material. Rather, the term
is used for metals that have been formed into
shape. As a rule, sheet metal has a rectangular
shape. It is also characteristic that the thickness
of a sheet is considerably below that of its length
and width.
• In addition to steel, numerous other metals such
as copper, aluminum and gold as well as brass
alloys can be processed into sheet metal. In
order to be processed into sheet metal,
however, the materials used should have
specific characteristics, i.e. a certain toughness
and rigidity, and of course be ductile, i.e.
formable. These requirements result in restrictions
with regard to the materials that can be used.
Thus, it is not possible to process very brittle or
extremely stiff materials into sheet metal.
 • Popular sheet metal materials include:
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Cold rolled steel(CRS)
DIFFERENT • Pre-plated steel
MATERIALS • Copper/Brass

USED FOR
SHEET METAL
WORK
Stainless steel
• Stand and spring-like stainless steel are the two
categories used in sheet metal fabrication.
• Standard stainless can be non-magnetic; any of the 300
series steels are the most commonly used type of
stainless. It does not require hot work or other stress relief
during manufacturing. Grade 316 is the most corrosion-
resistant of the stainless steel grades and maintains its
strength at high temperatures. Grade 304 is the most
widely used and, while it is somewhat less corrosion-
resistant, offers good formability and weldability.
• Standard type magnetic stainless for sheet metal
fabrication is the 400 series. Grade 410 offers less
corrosion resistance but is heat treatable. Grade
430 is an inexpensiv e alternative to the other
stainless steel options and is used in applications
where corrosion resistance is not a major
requirement such as brush-finished appliance
surfaces. Because these materials tend toward
elastic rather than plastic deformation, they must
be ov er bent to achiev e the final form.
• Spring-like steels will work-harden quickly and must be
heated to reliev e stresses when being formed. Grades
include 301, 17-4, 1095, and 1075. Spring-like stainless
typically requires specialized equipment and processes
and must be ov er bent to achiev e the final form.
Aluminum • A moderately-priced material,
aluminum has a range of
characteristics across several grades to
meet application requirements. Grade
1100 offers relatively low strength but is
chemical and weather-resistant, and
weldable and ductile, allowing deep
drawing. Grade 3003 is stronger and
formable, weldable, corrosion-resistant,
and affordable. Grade 5052 is
significantly stronger while still
formable, weldable, and corrosion-
resistant. Grade 6061 is a structural
alloy that is corrosion-resistant and
strong, but not formable. It is weldable,
though it sacrifices some strength
when welded.
Cold rolled
steel(CRS)

• The process of cold rolling steel is used

to smooth the finish of hot rolled steel
as well as to hold a tighter tolerance
when forming. CRS is available in 1008
and 1018 alloys.
Pre-plated
steel

• This sheet metal material is either hot-

dip galvanized steel or galvannealed
steel, which is galvanized and then
annealed.
Copper/Brass

• Designers and engineers who want a

“red” metal typically choose
electrolytically tough pitch (ETP)
copper, either C110 or C101. In less
frequent cases, cartridge brass is used
as an alternative.
 Stainless steel

Aluminum

ADVANTAGES Cold rolled steel(CRS)

Pre-plated steel

Copper/Brass
Advantages
of stainless • Corrosion resistance
steel • It requires little maintenance, meaning
the purchase price is quickly
recovered because stainless steel does
not require additional coating.
• Easy to machine, with most types
being easy to cut, malleable, ductile,
able to be welded, etc.
• Good heat resistance and resistance
to temperature fluctuations.
• Very hygienic properties: unaffected
by micro-organisms and easy to clean.
• Attractive appearance, with a variety
of possible finishes
 Lightweight material

Good resistance to corrosion

Advantages of
Aluminum
Very malleable and suitable for
extrusion

Recyclable
 increased strength

improved surface finish

Advantages of
tighter tolerances
cold rolled(CRS)
multiple options.
 low cost

Coating raw materials is quicker, easier, and less expensive

than coating individual finished products.

If large amounts of material are likely to be cut away during

production, however, pre-plating may not be worth the
extra material waste produced.

Advantages of
Pre-Plated steel
Advantages
of • ADVANTAGES OF COPPER:
Copper/Brass • High Thermal/Electrical Conductivity.
• Soft, Ductile and Malleable.
• Resistance to Corrosion.
• Anti-bacterial/Biostatic.
• Recyclable.
• ADVANTAGES OF BRASS:
• Durability
• Anti-bacterial property
• Aesthetics
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