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Common Grades
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This sheet metal comes in many different grades including 1100, 2024, 3003, 5052, 6061 & 7075. Each grade offers benefits, depending on the demands of the application. What is the difference between aluminum sheet and aluminum plate? In essence they are the same, except for their respective thickness. Sheet metal is under , while plate metal starts at .250″. This makes sheet aluminum ideal for lighter-duty applications such as packaging, cookware and vehicle bodies, while plate is used for heavy-duty tasks like interior ceilings, balconies and aerospace structures. Read on to learn more about the differences between metal sheet and plate.