Ensure your projects are built to last by finding the best materials. The Beyond Steel proudly serves the Southern California region with the highest quality sheet metal. 

Benefits of Using Sheet Metal

There are several advantages to using sheet metal, including the following:

• Sheet metal has a low ratio of weight to thickness, so transporting it is simple. 
• Sheet metal is low cost, so it’s accessible if you’re looking for small custom projects or large quantities. 
• Sheet metal is durable in all conditions, making it the best choice for several uses (e.g., industrial washing machines, storage bins).
• Sheet metal is easy to form, bend, and stretch, which is why metal fabricators can offer special orders to fit any specifications. 

Types of Sheet Metal and Common Applications

The versatility, strength, and malleability of this material is what makes it such a popular choice for metalwork. There are many types of sheet metal to choose from. 

Your project dictates which kind of sheet metal you will need to order. We offer the following kinds:

Cold Rolled Steel Sheet Metal

The rolling process is conducted at room temperature to increase the strength of the metal. Common applications of cold rolled steel include:

• Building home appliances and metal furniture.
• Providing a finished appearance on anything that needs to look polished.
• Building industrial buildings, sheds, and other construction projects. 

Hot Rolled Steel Sheet Metal

As the name denotes, the rolling process for hot rolled steel is completed in higher temperatures, which makes it easier to manage in sheet form while also creating surface imperfections. 

Common uses include:

• Providing structural integrity in automobiles, including seat frames and truck frames. 
• Reinforcing structural components, such as I beams and rail tracks. 
• Incorporating the aesthetic into certain art sculptures and projects. 
• Delivering flexible strength needed in various pieces of agricultural equipment. 

Stainless Steel Sheet Metal 

Stainless steel sheet metal is forged with steel and chromium, ensuring resistance to corrosion and rust, which is why this is ideal for industrial applications. 

Thanks to the fact that stainless steel is low maintenance for long periods of time, it’s commonly used in many applications, such as:

• Using it for car exhaust systems, grills, and other various structural components. 
• Making pipes, valves, storage tanks, and the like. 
• Creating kitchen appliances, accessories, cutlery, and cookware. 
• Building equipment for surgical uses, including implants, pins, and plates. 

Aluminum Sheet Metal

Similar to stainless steel, this type of sheet metal is also resistant to corrosion and rust. Aluminium is one of the most common types of sheet metal, used for various applications, like the following:

• Building homes, largely because of its thermal efficiency and low maintenance. 
• Creating various consumer goods, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and more. 
• Building cars, motors, power systems, and various appliances. 
• Using it to build power lines, since it can resist corrosion. 

No matter what project you’re working on, you can find a sheet metal product that supports your vision.