Popular metal aluminum is distinguished from other metals by being softer and lighter than other metals. Even though it isn't considered an industrial-grade sheet metal, its lightweight and easy handling allow it to be used extensively in various applications, such as fan blades, home appliances, and electronic parts.
Cold-rolled steel's improved mechanical qualities make it a desirable material for sheet metal manufacturing. It also has a better surface finish, which enhances paint adhesion. Because of the work hardening throughout the cold-rolling process, cold-rolled steel is harder and stronger than hot-rolled steel. Because cold-rolled steel has a tighter dimensional tolerance, which guarantees precise assembly and fabrication in sheet metals, it is mostly employed when precise measurement is required.
Due to its versatility, galvanized steel has become increasingly popular across various industries. Hot-dipped metallic-coated and electro-galvanized sheets are the two primary subtypes of galvanized steel. In addition to being used as insulation and to give metallic pipelines thermal resistance, galvanized steel can also be used to make furniture, fences, handrails, nuts, and bolts.