Metals for sheet metal fabrication

Protolabs Network offers various types of sheet metal materials, including aluminum sheet metal and copper sheet metal.

Our metals for sheet metal fabrication

Material	Properties	Typical usage	Price
Aluminum 5052	Moderate strength and good fatigue resistance. Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.	Automotive parts, marine components, electronic chassis	$$$
Aluminum 5754	Excellent corrosion resistance, good formability and weldability.	Automotive panels and components, marine components	$$$
Copper C110	High electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance.	Electrical wiring, plumbing, heat exchangers	$$$$
Stainless steel 304	Excellent mechanical properties and good machinability. Resistant to most environments and corrosive media.	Food processing equipment, kitchen appliances, architectural trim	$$$$
Stainless steel 316L	Similar mechanical properties to 304, with higher corrosion and chemical resistance.	Chemical processing equipment, medical implants, marine hardware	$$$$$
Steel 1018	Good machinability, weldability, toughness, strength. Susceptible to corrosion.	Screws, nuts, bolts, gears, automotive components	$$

We can source thousands of materials on request. Please contact us for specific material requests. Contact us

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