Sheet Metal, 18 Gauge, 0.048 inch thick, 8 x 12 inch, Cold Rolled Steel

This is a cold-rolled steel sheet metal, 18 gauge, 0.048 inches thick, measuring 8 by 12 inches. The 18 gauge and specified thickness indicate a relatively thin sheet. It is typically used for general fabrication, small enclosures, and non-structural components.

Specifications

Gauge	18
Length	12 inch
Process	Cold Rolled
Thickness	0.048 inch
Width	8 inch

About steel stock

Sheet Metal, 18 Gauge, 0.048 inch thick, 8 x 12 inch, Cold Rolled Steel is listed under Steel Stock — hot and cold rolled bar, plate, sheet, angle and structural shapes. Steel stock encompasses a broad range of fundamental ferrous materials used in construction, fabrication, and mechanical engineering. These materials are typically available in hot-rolled (HR) and cold-rolled (CR) forms, with CR stock offering tighter dimensional tolerances, improved surface finish, and often higher strength due to work hardening.

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