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Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

(OP)
I need to get some reference material on material sizes and shapes like:

-sheet metal gauges
-standard square, rectangle and round tubing sizes
-angle iron and I-beams sizes
etc.

I need to know whats available so I can use standard off the self material.

Also, if anyone knows where I could get a material reference guide, with metal, plastics, ceramics etc. thats has approproate info like strength, wear and corrision.

Free material would be better, but not manditory.

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

Ryerson used to give away a "stock list" with all of that and more, and a separate "engineering guide" with more esoteric technical info.  I guess the demand was too great; last time I called, they wanted ten bucks for the stock list.

Mike Halloran
NOT speaking for
DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

There really isn't any standard, unless you specify an exact requirement that the mill has to satisfy.  Try getting with your Purchasing Dept, and find out who you purchase these items from.  Many mills are more than happy to supply you with their own lists of available materials and tolerances.

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RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

Central Steel and Wire has a good catalog that has most of the information you're looking for. www.centralsteel.com

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

You can get the structural hot-rolled steel shapes from the AISC Manual of Steel Construction.  Sheet metal gauges you can find online with google.  For cold-formed steel members (matel studs) look up the SSMA ICBO ER-4943P.

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

The best choice is to get your purchasing department to have their approved vendors send in their stock list. Ryerson's has been my vendor whose stock list I have used. Be aware that all locations do not stock all of the sizes but throughout Ryerson the material should be available. If you are using some other steel distributor you will either have to get a copy of their stock list or call them when you design using an unusual size material.

You should also not only know the sizes available but also your company's standard sizes. If plate or sheet is normally 48"x120" don't release a part which won't fit the standard sheet unless it is absolutely necessary. Barstock length can also be an issue.

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

Your purchasing department's approved vendor's stock list is your best (local) source.  Machinery's Handbook is most everyone's default standard for the items you've requested plus is a wealth of other information (if I could only have one reference it would be this one).

Ryerson is my local distributer and sadly my copy of their stock list 'evolved' (grew legs and walked away).  Access to most of the same info is on their web site: http://www.ryersontull.com/stocklist/RedbookServlet?COM=GetHome

Just because something is listed in a "standard" stock list or material guide doesn't mean you can (A) get it without a special order or (B) be able to process something that size/shape.  Always check with your manufacturing group and/or outside suppliers before doing anything "unusual" by your company's standards.

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

For rolled structural steel bars, plates, shapes, and sheet piling, refer to SA-6 of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section II Part A.

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

in addition to the rest, do a Google search. You will find all of them.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
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RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

(OP)
Thanks for all the tips.

Another one I need is drill bit sizes and tap sizes, clearance sizes.  Similar to the posters in a machine shop.  

I've googled it but I'm not sure it the sources I'm getting are the right ones.  Anybody have a more 'official' or trusted chart?

RE: Standard Metal Shapes and Sizes

Quote (Maui):

Use Machinery's Handbook...

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