11 Premium Metal Families for
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
From lightweight aluminum to aerospace titanium and oil-and-gas-grade nickel superalloys — DRAmetal sources and processes the specified grade, with mill records and lot traceability when included in the RFQ.
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Each material family is engineered for specific industrial applications. Click any card to view grade specifications, mechanical properties and processing capabilities.
01 Aluminum Alloy
Lightweight 5052 / 6061 / 7075 alloys with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and superior thermal conductivity.
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02 Stainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant 304 / 316 / 316L grades for hygienic, marine and high-temperature applications.
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03 Pure Copper
T2 / C11000 / C10100 high-purity copper with superior electrical and thermal conductivity (101% IACS).
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04 Brass
C260 / C360 / C385 brass alloys for formed terminals, machined fittings, decorative hardware and precision inserts.
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05 Bronze
High-strength phosphor and aluminum bronzes with outstanding wear and corrosion resistance for marine and heavy-duty use.
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06 Carbon Steel
Cost-effective Q235 / A36 / SPCC / SGCC for structural frames, enclosures and industrial equipment. Thickness and process route are confirmed by RFQ.
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07 Mild Steel / CRS
SPCC / DC01 / CRS low-carbon sheet for finish-ready enclosures, chassis, brackets and powder-coated panels.
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08 Galvanized Steel
SGCC / SECC / DX51D+Z / G90 zinc-coated steel for outdoor enclosures, HVAC, telecom and solar mounting hardware.
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09 AR400 Wear Plate
Abrasion-resistant steel plate for hoppers, chutes, liners, guards and heavy-equipment wear parts.
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10 Titanium Alloy
Aerospace-grade Grade 2 / Ti-6Al-4V and Grade 23 ELI. Titanium has lower density than steel; final grade suitability and biocompatibility requirements come from the released specification.
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11 Nickel Alloy
Inconel 625 / 718, Monel 400, Hastelloy C-276 superalloys for extreme environments, with service limits taken from the released grade data and application specification.
View SpecificationsNot Sure Which Material?
Match your application to the right material family. Each scenario below shows our top recommendations with key performance indicators.
Need Lightweight Strength?
Aluminum 6061-T6 for everyday parts. Titanium Grade 5 for aerospace-critical components where every gram matters.
Corrosion or Marine Exposure?
Stainless 316L for food and medical. Monel 400 or Hastelloy for harsh seawater and chemical acid service environments.
Electrical or Thermal Conductivity?
Pure Copper T2 / C11000 for busbars and heat sinks. Brass and bronze offer good conductivity at a more accessible cost.
Cost-Driven Volume Production?
Carbon steel Q235 / A36 for structural frames, mild steel CRS for finish-ready coated enclosures and galvanized SGCC for outdoor durability at the lowest cost per kg.
Wear & High-Load Applications?
Phosphor bronze C51000 and aluminum bronze C95400 for bearings, bushings and gears that face constant friction and load cycles.
Material Properties at a Glance
Side-by-side reference of key mechanical and physical properties to speed up your selection.
| Material | Density g/cm³ | Tensile Strength MPa (relative) | Max Service Temp °C | Corrosion | Cost | Top Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 2.70 | 200 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Lightweight enclosures | |
| Stainless | 8.00 | 800 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Medical, food, marine | |
| Copper | 8.96 | 200 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Busbars, conductivity | |
| Brass | 8.47 | 200 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Fittings, terminals | |
| Bronze | 8.80 | 300 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Bearings, marine | |
| Carbon Steel | 7.85 | 400 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Frames, enclosures | |
| Mild Steel / CRS | 7.85 | 350 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Coated enclosures | |
| Galvanized | 7.85 | 300 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Outdoor enclosures | |
| AR400 | 7.85 | 300 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Wear liners, chutes | |
| Titanium | 4.51 | 600 | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Aerospace, implants | |
| Nickel | 8.44 | 1000+ | ★★★★★ | $$$$$ | Oil & gas, turbines |
* Values represent typical maxima across grades within each family. Strength bars are relative to the highest listed strength value. See individual material pages for full specifications.
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