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Material Properties
Steel
A wide range of rolled steel products are available.
These products require surface treatment after processing, as they are prone to rusting.
Available surface treatments are painting, electroless nickel plating, black oxide, and trivalent chromate (clear and black).
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EN 1.0330 equiv. |
| Cold-rolled steel sheet for use in general type pressing. Characterized by its high dimensional accuracy and attractive surface finish. The standard plate thickness is generally between 0.2 mm and 3.2 mm. |
 | EN 1.0320 equiv. (hot coiled) |
| Hot-rolled soft steel sheet for general use and deep drawing. The standard plate thickness is generally 1.2 mm or more. The material is commonly used in products with medium plate thicknesses. |
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EN 1.0038 equiv. |
| This is a typical rolled steel for general structural use. It has high strength and is used in a wide range of applications such as construction and machinery. The surface is covered with a black oxide film and is also called black film material. |
Stainless Steel
A wide range of EN 1.4301 equiv. and EN 1.4016 equiv. products are available. The most common finishes are “2B” and “NO.1”.
“single-sided #400-grit polished” and ‘single-sided hairline finish’ can be selected when required.A protective sheet (one side only) is attached to protect the finish.
 | EN 1.4301 equiv.(2B) |
The most common type of stainless steel. Finish 2B: |
 | EN 1.4301 equiv. (Single-Sided #400-Grit Polished) |
A material with a highly attractive surface finish commonly used for exterior covers. The surface has a mirror-like glossed finish onto which a small amount of polishing marks may remain. Finish single-sided polished: |
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EN 1.4301 equiv.(single-sided hairline finish) |
| This is a surface finishing material characterized by long, continuous, hair-like polished grains. The surface is low-gloss to create a relaxed atmosphere. HL (Hairline finish): This creates a surface finish with long, continuous polishing marks. It uses an abrasive belt with an appropriate grain size to create long, narrow, continuous abrasive marks. This is the most common finishing method for building materials. |
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EN 1.4016 equiv.(2B) |
| A common type of ferritic stainless steel.
Has a glossier surface finish than EN 1.4301 equiv. and is characterized by its magnetic properties. Finish 2B: This is the most common surface finish and is smoother than 2D finish. Adjustment rolling is applied to obtain the appropriate gloss. It is used for general purpose materials and building materials, and the majority of commercially available products have this finish. |
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Finish No1: The result is a matte, whitish, non-glossy surface finish. After hot rolling, it is heat treated and pickled to remove dirt, etc. |
Aluminum
Generally used in sheet metal processing, EN AW−5052 equiv. aluminum alloy has excellent corrosion resistance, workability, and weldability, and is the most widely distributed aluminum.
Although it is a rust-resistant aluminum, it may corrode depending on environmental conditions.
Anodizing is used to prevent any corrosion.
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EN AW−5052 equiv. |
| The most versatile aluminum alloy. |
Pre-finished Sheets
Some materials have undergone surface treatment prior to processing.Surfaces cut during processing will not be plated.
Because a surface treatment is not required after processing, delivery can be made in a relatively short time.
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Steel
Both have excellent corrosion resistance.
EN 1.0330 equiv. (SGCC) (Steel Plate Cold Commercial) has a higher corrosion resistance than EN 1.0330 equiv. (SECC) Electrolytic Zinc Plating because the plating is thicker.
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EN 1.0330 equiv. (SECC)
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| A plated steel sheet with good corrosion resistance. Because of the properties of the material, there may be some marks on the surface. The surface is gray. |
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EN 1.0330 equiv. (SGCC)
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| Also used in building materials and has high corrosion resistance. The surface is the color of silver. |
Aluminum
Has better corrosion and wear resistance when compared to other unfinished products and can have a shorter delivery and lower cost than surface treated products.
Due to the characteristics of the material, cracks may form in the bend areas and the plating may peel off.
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EN AW-5052 equiv. pre-finished anodized plate (clear) |
| The surface is silver. |
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EN AW-5052 equiv. pre-finished anodized plate (black) |
| The surface is black. |
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Perforated Metal
Perforated steel sheets are used in a wide range of applications, such as ventilation covers and filters.
It is relatively low cost compared to cutting holes and patterns in general steel sheets.
Correction for warping is performed at the time of shipment but some distortion will remain due to the characteristics of the material.
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Perforated Metal (EN 1.4301 equiv.-BA); —60° Staggered Round Hole Type— |
You can choose from the following five types of hole diameter and pitch patterns.
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BA*1:
Creates a beautiful glossy surface that is almost mirror-like. After cold rolling, bright annealing is carried out, followed by adjustment rolling to further increase the gloss. It is used for automotive parts, household appliances, kitchen utensils and decorations.
Aluminum composite sheet
Aluminum composite materials have a layered structure of aluminum + polyethylene foam + aluminum.
Because the surface material is thin, it is lighter than metal sheets and has superior rigidity to resin.
Can be used for applications like equipment cover panels for reducing weight while maintaining rigidity.
Due to the characteristics of the material, the metal edges may become sharp.
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Aluminum composite sheet – Silver |
| The surface is silver (glossy). A popular alternative to stainless steel and aluminum panels. |
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Aluminum composite sheet – Frosted Silver |
| The surface is silver (matte). A popular alternative to stainless steel and aluminum panels. |
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Aluminum composite sheet – Black |
| The surface is black. A popular alternative to steel panels for applications that require less light reflection. |