Sheet metal helps create numerous commercial and industrial products for construction, vehicles, appliances, architecture, and more. Learning about the different types of sheet metal allows you to make a more informed decision about which ones you may need. Some of the most common types of sheet metal include copper, galvanized steel, stainless steel, hot-rolled steel, and aluminum, but there are others.

Metal fabrication is any process that cuts, molds, or changes the shape of metal material into a final product. This process requires a good understanding of the properties of different materials used in fabrication. Knowing how each type of material behaves when worked allows for better quality products in a shorter time period.

Most people take sheet metal for granted because they don’t realize how many items in our homes, businesses, and shops are made through sheet metal fabrication. There are more everyday items created by metalworking and fabrication than you might think.