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Paxton Sheet Metal

When you’re using metals within your business, you probably need metals that you know will perform to a high standard. Anything less can lead to subpar products and even worse repercussions.

With M&J Engineering, you can rest easy knowing that the sheet metal you’re using is of the highest quality. In fact, all aspects of our metal services are of a premium quality.

So if you have any Paxton sheet metal needs within your business, or any other metal needs, why not get in touch with us today to find out how we can help?

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    What is sheet metal?

    Sheet metal is metal that’s transformed into a flat, thin shape, similar to a sheet of paper, just bigger. Ranging in thicknesses from 0.5 millimetres to 6 millimetres, sheet metal has a wide variety of uses (more on this later). The destined purpose of the sheet metal will be determined by what type of metal it’s made from, what finishing processes have been applied to it, and its other characteristics.

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    How is sheet metal made?

    The process for making sheet metal can be quite long, depending on what the needs will be for the sheet metal.

    Firstly, hot pieces of metal are run through a series of roughing rolling stands, before being run through finishing rolling stands in order to flatten the metal while making it longer. Finally, the metal is cooled and rolled into coils ready for either its next stage of treatment, or for transport to be sold.

    Next, for any sheet metal that is receiving further treatment, it may be pickled, a process which helps remove any rust or other impurities from the metal.

    Lastly, the sheet metal can go through a final special finishing process, which can include:

    • Galvanising – when the sheet metal is coated in zinc in order to build its resistance to corrosion
    • Tinning – coating the sheet metal in tin to make it safe for use in food tins
    • Anodising – used to give aluminium a thicker oxide layer of protection
    • Annealing – a process which makes metal more malleable
    • Tempering – adds hardness to the metal sheet, and can create surface textures

    How is sheet metal used?

    Sheet metals provide a myriad of functions in industry. However, how each sheet metal is used will massively depend on what metal it’s made out of, as well as what finishing processes it’s been through, as these will affect the sheet metal’s properties.

    Some of the examples of how different sheet metals can be are:

    • Copper – often used in battery systems and other electrical equipment due to it being a great electrical conductor.  It’s also often used in various forms of art thanks to its aesthetic appeal and malleability
    • Aluminium – a lightweight metal, it’s used where weight needs to be considered. Due to this, it’s commonly used in boats, cars, planes, and cookware.
    • Galvanised Steel – The galvanising process gives it a great resistance to water damage, meaning that it’s often used in places where it may be exposed to water, such as in cars or in irrigation systems
    • Stainless steel – One of the most corrosion resistant forms of sheet metal, it’s commonly used in the construction of planes, ships, processing equipment, and in other high performance settings
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    FAQs

    Is sheet metal easy to find?

    Yes, in general sheet metal is easy to find. You can quickly find providers online, but it’s worth taking the time to shop around. It’s possible not all providers will have the sheet metal you need, and they’re likely to have varying costs.

    Is it easy to buy sheet metal?

    Sheet metal is normally easy to find online, as there are a number of vendors who can make it to your specifications. However, they’re likely to vary in the types of sheet metal that they can provide, as this will depend on the type of equipment they have, as well as which metals they work with, so getting the specific sheet metal that you need may require some shopping around.

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    Metal for any purpose

    At M&J Engineering, we know that each job requires a specific metal part. Whether it’s stainless steel sheet for a ship, or aluminium for a cooking pot, we have the skills and equipment to provide premium metal to meet all of your needs.

    And we supplement these fantastic products with our:

    • Fast turnarounds – we strive to meet your needs as quickly as possible, so that your business is never held up on our account
    • Range of services – from CNC punching to sheet metal, our wide range of services mean that we can always meet your metal needs
    • Great customer service – meeting your needs is always our top priority, and we do this by finding out exactly what you need, and then delivering it.

    So if you have any metal needs that need to be met through a premium service, get in touch with us today to find out how we can meet your needs.

    About us

    With over 30 years of experience in metal engineering, your requirements will be in safe hands.

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