Sheet Metal Design

2.

Sheet Metal Materials and Properties

2.1.

Material Selection Criteria

2.1.1.

Mechanical Properties

2.1.1.1.

Tensile Strength

2.1.1.2.

2.1.1.3.

2.1.1.4.

2.1.2.

Formability Characteristics

2.1.2.1.

Ductility Requirements

2.1.2.2.

Bend Radius Capabilities

2.1.2.3.

Deep Drawing Properties

2.1.3.

Environmental Resistance

2.1.3.1.

Corrosion Resistance

2.1.3.2.

Temperature Stability

2.1.3.3.

Chemical Compatibility

2.1.4.

Manufacturing Considerations

2.1.4.1.

2.1.4.2.

2.1.4.3.

Surface Finish Requirements

2.1.5.

Economic Factors

2.1.5.1.

2.1.5.2.

2.1.5.3.

2.1.6.

Regulatory Requirements

2.1.6.1.

Industry Standards

2.1.6.2.

Environmental Compliance

2.2.

Ferrous Materials

2.2.1.

2.2.1.1.

Low Carbon Steel

2.2.1.1.1.

Properties and Applications

2.2.1.1.2.

2.2.1.2.

Medium Carbon Steel

2.2.1.2.1.

Properties and Applications

2.2.1.2.2.

2.2.1.3.

Cold Rolled Steel

2.2.1.3.1.

Manufacturing Process

2.2.1.3.2.

Surface Quality

2.2.1.3.3.

Dimensional Accuracy

2.2.1.4.

Hot Rolled Steel

2.2.1.4.1.

Manufacturing Process

2.2.1.4.2.

Scale Formation

2.2.1.4.3.

Cost Advantages

2.2.2.

Stainless Steel

2.2.2.1.

Austenitic Stainless Steel

2.2.2.1.1.

2.2.2.1.1.1.

2.2.2.1.2.

2.2.2.1.2.1.

2.2.2.1.3.

Other Common Grades

2.2.2.2.

Ferritic Stainless Steel

2.2.2.2.1.

2.2.2.2.1.1.

2.2.2.2.2.

Other Ferritic Grades

2.2.2.3.

Martensitic Stainless Steel

2.2.3.

Galvanized Steel

2.2.3.1.

Hot-Dip Galvanizing Process

2.2.3.2.

Electro-Galvanizing Process

2.2.3.3.

Coating Thickness Standards

2.2.3.4.

Corrosion Protection

2.2.3.5.

Forming Considerations

2.2.3.6.

Applications and Limitations

2.3.

Non-Ferrous Materials

2.3.1.

Aluminum Alloys

2.3.1.1.

2.3.1.1.1.

2.3.1.1.2.

Properties and Uses

2.3.1.2.

2.3.1.2.1.

2.3.1.2.1.1.

2.3.1.3.

2.3.1.3.1.

2.3.1.3.1.1.

2.3.1.4.

2.3.1.4.1.

2.3.1.4.1.1.

2.3.1.5.

Temper Designations

2.3.1.5.1.

Annealed Condition

2.3.1.5.2.

Strain Hardened Conditions

2.3.1.5.3.

Heat Treated Conditions

2.3.2.

Copper and Copper Alloys

2.3.2.1.

2.3.2.2.

2.3.2.2.1.

2.3.2.3.

2.3.3.

Specialty Materials

2.3.3.1.

2.3.3.1.1.

Cost Considerations

2.3.3.2.

2.3.3.2.1.

High Temperature Applications

2.3.3.3.

2.3.3.3.1.

Corrosion Resistant Applications

2.4.

Material Specifications and Standards

2.4.1.

Material Grade Designation

2.4.2.

Temper and Hardness Classifications

2.4.3.

Surface Finish Specifications

2.4.4.

Dimensional Tolerances

2.4.5.

Certification Requirements

2.4.6.

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