Gauge Of Auto Sheet Metal

Gauges are used to specify the thickness of a sheet metal.

Gauge of auto sheet metal.

1008 carbon steel sheet unpolished mill finish cold rolled astm a1008 0 0359 thickness 24 width 48 length 20 gauge 4 6 out of 5 stars 31 32 54 32. 20 gauge became common in more recent times and this meant 0 0359 inch thick metal still a lot to work with in bumping and metal finishing. Crs 2418 g 18 gauge 24 x 48 cold rolled flat steel. This product requires extra support when packed.

These are measurements for standard sheet steel like we use in our cars. Gauge or gage sizes are numbers that indicate the thickness of a piece of sheet metal with a higher number referring to a thinner sheet. Sheet steel 2 x 4 18g for cold rolled flat sheet steel part number. Gauges are neither standard nor metric and the values are independent of those measurement systems.

The equivalent thicknesses differ for each gauge size standard which were developed based on the weight of the sheet for a given material. Standard sheet steel galvanized and aluminum are measured just a little different in thickness. A gauge conversion chart can be used to determine the actual thickness of sheet metal in inches or millimeters. Item 168753 model 11786.

The restoration pros at auto metal direct produce only premium amd sheet metal parts that are made from proper gauge steel and include all necessary clips tabs flanges bends and seams. Auto body repair tape 1 5 in x 10 ft view wishlist added to wishlist. Automotive sheet metal once ran in the range of 18 gauge which was 48 thousandths of an inch thick actually 0 0478 inch.