Choosing Sheet Metal Gauge

For cnc machined parts panels and enclosures 6061 aluminum is ideal because the material is softer and is easily milled.

Choosing sheet metal gauge.

For sheet metal parts 5052 is preferred as the metal can bend to a tighter radius than 6061 without cracking. With a sheet metal gauge table the process is simplified to just a few clicks. Selecting sheet metal thickness requires familiarity with material gauges. A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters.

Choosing the right gauge sheet metal for your fabrication now moving into something that will be more specific to each customer and each sheet metal project. The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material. It is very important that you are using the correct product to optimize efficiency and functionality. The manufacturers standard gage provides the thicknesses for standard steel galvanized steel and stainless steel.

With custom sheet metal fabrication always note that the higher the number of the gauge the thinner the metal. The thicker the piece of sheet metal the heavier in weight the material is for building. First we choose the option to use a gauge table. Next we use the pull down menu to select the appropriate table.

This is choosing the right thickness or gauge of sheet metal. Choose the check mark to use a gauge table.