The Variety of Sheet Metal Available at Edge Metalworks

This is Edge Metalworks’ standard from .018” to .060”.

Applications

• Commonly used for shelving, shielding, and shims on Agricultural Equipment, trailers, and industrial applications.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 43-51,000
• Yield Point (psi) 26-34,000

Weldability

• Easily welded by all welding processes, and the resultant welds and joints are of extremely high quality.
• Excellent for spot welding and brazing.

Formability

• Excellent, can be bent at room temperatures.

Pros/Cons

• It is a common and affordable grade in lighter gauges.

Edge Metalworks typically stocks this in P&O from .075” to .179”.

Applications

• Commonly used for Agricultural Equipment, trailers, industrial and structural parts, general fabrication etc.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 49,000
• Yield Point (psi) 29,000

Weldability

• Easily welded by all welding processes, and the resultant welds and joints are of extremely high quality. Grade of welding rods depends on thickness of section, design, service requirements, etc.

Formability

• Excellent, can be bent at room temperatures.

Pros/Cons

• It is one of the more common and affordable grades.

Edge Metalworks stocks this in P&O from .25” and up.

Applications

• Commonly used for Agricultural Equipment, trailers, industrial and structural applications.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 58-80,000
• Yield Point (psi) 36,000 minimum

Weldability

• Easily welded by all welding processes, and the resultant welds and joints are of extremely high quality. Grade of welding rods depends on thickness of section, design, service requirements, etc.

Formability

• Excellent, can be bent at room temperatures.

Pros/Cons

• It is one of the more common and affordable grades.

Edge Metalworks stocks this from .25” up to 1”.

Applications

• Commonly used for Agricultural Equipment, trailers, industrial and structural applications where a slightly higher strength is needed that A36.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 65,300
• Yield Point (psi) 50,000

Weldability

• Easily welded by most welding processes, and the resultant welds and joints are of high quality. Grade of welding rods depends on thickness of section, design, service requirements, etc.

Formability

• Good, Due to its alloying elements, it can be a little more difficult to form.

Pros/Cons

• It is a common plate grade with slightly more strength than A36.
• Also, can be slightly more expensive that A36.

Edge Metalworks stocks some thicknesses. Contact us for specifics.

Applications

• Commonly used for earth moving, construction, trailers, boom lifts, industrial and structural applications where a high strength and lower weight is needed. It does have some abrasive and impact resistance.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 110-130,000
• Yield Point (psi) 100,000

Weldability

• Considered a good weldability, Procedures may vary based on application and plate thickness preheating may also be recommended, susceptible to reheat cracking in the heat-affected zone of welds during stress relieving or post weld heat treatment.

Formability

• Poor, due to its alloying elements and higher hardness, it can be difficult to form without cracking and large bend radiuses are needed.

Pros/Cons

• A high strength plate.
• Substantially more expensive than regular steel and not very easily formed.

Inquire about availability.

Applications

• Commonly used for earth moving, construction, trailers, boom lifts, industrial and structural applications where a high strength and lower weight is needed.
• It is similar to A514 even though it’s manufacturing process does not require heat treatment.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 110,000
• Yield Point (psi) 100,000

Weldability

• Good weldability

Formability

• Fair, higher tonnage and larger radiuses needed that mild steel but generally forms better than A514.
• Formability can vary on the supplier, SSAB Strenz products generally perform well.

Pros/Cons

• A high strength plate.
• Substantially more expensive than regular steel and not as readily available.

Also known as weathering steel.

Edge Metalworks stocks some sizes. Specific grade will depend on thickness.

Applications

• Commonly used for bridges, building exteriors, transmission poles, signs, outdoor products where it is left unpainted to weather in a stable rust/patina appearance that creates its own protective seal. It can leave rust stains on sidewalks and concrete the first years of weathering.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 70,000
• Yield Point (psi) 50,000

Weldability

• Excellent

Formability

• Good formability

Pros/Cons

• A higher strength plate with unique weathering characteristics.
• Slightly more expensive than regular steel.

Edge Metalworks stocks common sizes from .25” to 1”.

Applications

• Commonly used for added wear in dump truck, material buckets, conveyors, mining, and agricultural products where added wear life is needed for abrasive applications.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 180-200,000
• Yield Point (psi) 140,000 (Not intended for structural Use)
• Hardness 360-444 Brinell

Weldability

• Fair weldability preheated to 150-300 degrees and slowly cooled to minimize heat effected zone.
• Excessive preheating over 400 degrees may anneal the base material.

Formability

• Poor, can be formed with heat or rounded bend angles stress cracking may occur if bent to sharply.

Pros/Cons

• An excellent choice for impact and sliding abrasion at a moderate cost.
• More expensive than regular steel and not as workable in fabrication.

Edge Metalworks stocks some sizes. Contact us for specifics.

Applications

• Commonly used for added wear in dump truck, material buckets, conveyors, mining, and agricultural products where added wear life is needed for abrasive and high impact applications.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 225,000
• Yield Point (psi) 190,000 (Not intended for structural Use)
• Hardness 470-530 Brinell

Weldability

• Good weldability when welded per SSAB /Hardox guidelines.

Formability

• Good when formed per SSAB/Hardox guidelines, stress cracking may occur if bent to sharply, all in all it has better formability than commercial AR plate.

Pros/Cons

• With its fine grains, durability, and excellent wear properties it is one of the best choices for impact and sliding abrasion at a moderate cost (considered a premier option).
• More expensive than Commercial AR plate and not as readily available.

Edge Metalworks stocks common sizes from .030” to .5”.

Applications

• Used in applications light weight and corrosion resistance is needed as in Automotive, transportation, marine, signage, agricultural, and general household merchandise. With its highly conductive properties it is also ideal for heatsinks, cooling vanes, etc.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 33,000
• Yield Point (psi) 28,000

Weldability

• Excellent

Formability

• Good

Pros/Cons

• Great where weight saving is needed, a very versatile grade that has better corrosion resistance and
  strength are superior to 3003.
• Generally, slightly more expensive than steel for equal strength and is not heat treatable.

Edge Metalworks stocks common sizes from .190” to 1”.

Applications

• Used in structural applications where light weight is needed as in Frames, transportation, marine, agricultural. With its highly conductive properties it is also ideal for heatsinks, cooling vanes, etc.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 45,000
• Yield Point (psi) 40,000

Weldability

• Good

Formability

• Fair, roughly double the radiuses are needed over 5052, and it has its limitations due to the hardness and is not recommended for some types formed parts.

Pros/Cons

• Great where structural and weight saving is needed. It is a heat treatable alloy.
• Generally, slightly more expensive than 5052 and has slightly less corrosion resistance than 5052.

Edge Metalworks stocks common sizes from .018” to 1” in 2B, #4 and Mill finish.

Applications

• Used where corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties are needed. This grade is widely accepted in the dairy, beverage and other food industries where sanitation and cleanliness is of importance. Also used in handling nitric, citric acid, etc. With its corrosion resistance it also is a great wear liner in feed handling conveyors, etc.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 90,000
• Yield Point (psi) 40,000

Weldability

• Easily welded, Annealing is recommended after welding to maintain maximum corrosion resistance.

Formability

• Excellent, this grade has excellent drawing and stamping properties.

Pros/Cons

• A popular grade coupled with its highly corrosion resistant makes this a go to grade for many applications.
• Is substantially more expensive than Carbon steel products.

Edge Metalworks stocks common sizes from .018” to 1” in 2B, #4 and Mill finish.

Applications

• Widely used in the paper, textile, and chemical industries where parts are subjected to the corrosive effects of salts and reducing acids. Also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals to avoid metallic contamination.

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength (psi) 90,000
• Yield Point (psi) 40,000

Weldability

• Easily welded; annealing is recommended after welding to maintain maximum corrosion resistance.

Formability

• Excellent, this grade has excellent drawing and stamping properties.

Pros/Cons

• A popular grade when better corrosion resistant is needed than type 304.
• Is more expensive than 304 due to the higher nickel content.