Mild Steel Sheet
Steel Sheet Options:
A steel sheet is a flat, thin piece of steel, generally less than 4mm (0.25 inches) thick. Available in various grades and types, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, mild steel and galvanized steel, each offers distinct properties and characteristics. The selection of a steel sheet is influenced by factors like intended use, required strength, corrosion resistance, and visual appeal. These sheets can be further processed through cutting, bending, welding, or surface treatments to attain specific shapes or finishes.
Mild steel sheet is a versatile and widely used material known for its strength, durability, and affordability. Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics and applications.
Key Qualities of Mild Steel Sheet Include:
Strength: Mild steel offers good tensile strength, making it suitable for various structural applications.
Ductility: It can be easily shaped and formed into different configurations, such as bends and curves.
Weldability: Mild steel welds easily, allowing for seamless joining of components
Malleability: It can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking.
Cost-effective: Compared to other types of steel, a mild steel sheet is relatively inexpensive.
Mild steel's high iron and ferrite content gives it magnetic properties, making it ideal for magnetic boards. To protect it from corrosion, you can paint or galvanize the metal.
Mild Steel Sheet Grades at Colt Materials
080A15- Colt Material Solutions are suppliers of this low carbon steel grade in the form of a round and flat bar. 080A15 is a low carbon unalloyed steel commonly supplied as a bright drawn bar. It is a good quality general engineering bright mild steel. Its low carbon content gives this grade good welding characteristics and it is also well-suited for case hardening heat treatment.
S355- High-strength non-alloy structural steel used in a variety of structural fabrication applications including bridge components, components for offshore structures, power plants, mining & earth-moving equipment, load-handling equipment, and wind tower components. S355 meets European structural steel standard EN 10025:2004, Similar to ASTM A572 and ASTM A709 steel grades. Material properties and chemical compositions vary by qualities (i.e. JR, JO, K2) as specified by EN 10025 grade specifications.
EN8- EN8 is an unalloyed medium carbon steel which is used in applications where better properties than mild steel are required but where the costs do not justify the purchase of a steel alloy. EN8 can be heat treated to provide a good surface hardness and moderate wear resistance by flame or induction hardening processes. From the automotive trade to wider general engineering applications, EN8 is a popular steel within the industry. EN8 Engineering Steel is unalloyed carbon steel with reasonable tensile strength. It can be flame or induction-hardened and is a readily machinable material. When heat-treated, EN8 offers moderate wear resistance.
EN36-EN36 is a carburizing steel grade with very high surface strength and a soft but strong core. The material retains a remarkable degree of toughness. With high tensile strength, EN36 is used in the production of numerous high-strength parts including crankshafts in the automotive and aerospace sectors. EN36 Engineering Steel offers high tensile strength and deep hardening due to the alloy's nickel and chrome content. With excellent toughness and fatigue resistance.
EN40B- EN40B is chromium-molybdenum nitriding steel characterised by its suitability for nitriding which promotes high wear resistance. The material is supplied in the hardened and tempered 'T' condition, EN40B offers good toughness and good ductility. The nitriding process produces a scale-free surface with minimal distortion. EN40B Engineering Steel offers high wear resistance. The alloy also offers good shock resistance and good toughness and ductility. EN40B is supplied in the hardened and tempered 'T' condition. It is classed as nitriding steel.
Industrial Applications of Mild Steel Sheet:
Construction: Mild steel is used in various construction applications, including building frames, roofing, and cladding.
Manufacturing: It's used in the production of machinery parts, tools, and equipment.
Automotive: Mild steel is used in the production of car bodies and chassis.
Furniture: It's used in the manufacturing of furniture frames and other components.
General Fabrication: Mild steel is used in various fabrication projects, such as creating custom enclosures and brackets.
The Difference Between Metal Sheet and Plate
The primary distinction between a metal sheet and a metal plate lies in their thickness. Metal plates are typically 6mm (¼ inch) or thicker, and their thickness is measured in millimetres. Conversely, metal sheets are thinner than 6mm (¼ inch) and are often measured in gauges.
We’ll cut your mild steel sheet to bespoke sizing so you don’t have to. Our cutting service provides customers with the exact measurements they need, as a cost-effective and sustainable solution.
