# Which material suits your project? Quelle: > Compare materials for sheet metal parts: search by metal group and designation, check properties and thicknesses, configure cut-to-size or bent parts. Material knowledge · sheet metal cutting · bent parts Find your material by metal group or designation. The detail pages show properties and the sheet thicknesses and sizes offered in the catalogue. Discover materials ↓ [Stainless steel grades compared →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/materials/stainless-steel) · [Material comparison AISI · UNS · JIS → EN →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/materials/comparison) · [Design the part first →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/part-designer) ## Tubes, bars & profiles In the semi-finished products catalogue, you first choose the profile shape and then material, dimensions and cut length. [To the profile catalogue →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/online/profiles) Narrow down the choice ## Our sheet metal materials View the properties. Choose the right thickness. 40 materials ### Steel - [Steel S235JR 1.0038 to DIN EN 10025-2 The standard structural steel: easy to weld, easy to form, economical. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/stahl/s235jr) - [Galvanised steel sheet DX51D+Z275 DX51D+Z275 (1.0226), hot-dip galvanised to DIN EN 10346 Soft forming steel with a zinc coating: corrosion protection without further treatment. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/stahl/s235jr-verzinkt) - [Corten steel – weathering structural steel S355J2W S355J2WP (1.8946) to DIN EN 10025-5 Weathering steel with a rust-brown, self-protecting patina. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/stahl/corten-s355j2wp) - [Steel DC01 cold-rolled 1.0330 to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled Cold-rolled thin sheet with a smooth surface, very easy to form. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/stahl/dc01) - [Steel DD11 hot-rolled 1.0332 to DIN EN 10111, hot-rolled Hot-rolled steel for cold forming, for thicker sheets. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/stahl/dd11) ### Stainless steel - [Stainless steel 1.4301 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A The classic stainless steel for indoor and outdoor use. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/edelstahl/1-4301) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 brushed 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), brushed surface Same material with a decorative brushed surface for visible parts. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/edelstahl/1-4301-geschliffen) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 mirror finish (2R) 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), 2R bright-annealed surface, film on one side Bright-annealed, highly reflective surface with protective film. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/edelstahl/1-4301-spiegelblank) - [Stainless steel 1.4016 magnetic (2R) 1.4016 (X6Cr17, AISI 430) to DIN EN 10088-2, 2R surface, film on one side Ferritic stainless steel, magnetic: the surface for magnetic boards. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/edelstahl/1-4016-magnetisch) - [Stainless steel 1.4571 1.4571 (X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2) to DIN EN 10088-2, commonly known as V4A Molybdenum-alloyed stainless steel (V4A) for chlorides, coastal areas and road salt. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/edelstahl/1-4571) - [Stainless steel 1.4571 brushed K240 1.4571 (X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2) to DIN EN 10088-2, brushed on one side, grit 240 V4A brushed on one side, grit 240: visible parts for coastal areas, swimming pools and road salt. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/edelstahl/1-4571-geschliffen-k240) ### Aluminium - [Aluminium AlMg3 EN AW-5754 (AlMg3) Lightweight, seawater-resistant, easy to bend: our standard aluminium. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/almg3) - [Aluminium chequer plate Chequer plate in AlMg3, Duett embossing (two ribs per field) Slip-resistant tread surface with duet embossing. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/riffelblech) - [Aluminium painted RAL 9016 Aluminium, coil-coated in RAL 9016 Coated in traffic white: a finished visible surface without further treatment. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/lackiert-ral9016) - [Aluminium painted RAL 7016 Aluminium, coil-coated in RAL 7016 Coated in anthracite grey: the standard colour for façades and windows. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/lackiert-ral7016) - [Aluminium AlMg1 anodised E6/EV1 EN AW-5005 (AlMg1), half-hard, anodised E6/EV1 Natural anodised, matt etched: a finished visible surface with protective film. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/almg1-eloxiert-ev1) - [Aluminium AlMg4.5Mn0.7 (EN AW-5083) EN AW-5083 (AlMg4.5Mn0.7), temper H111 Strong, seawater-resistant aluminium alloy for plates and structures. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/en-aw-5083) - [Aluminium Al 99.5 hammered finish EN AW-1050A (Al 99.5), temper H14/24, hammered texture Pure aluminium with a hammered texture, resistant to small dents. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/hammerschlag) ### Copper - [Copper SF-Cu SF-Cu / Cu-DHP (CW024A) Highest conductivity, soft and easy to solder, also for visible parts. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/kupfer-messing/sf-cu) ### Brass - [Brass Ms 63 Ms 63 / CuZn37 (CW508L) Golden-yellow appearance, easy to form, for fittings and decorative parts. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/kupfer-messing/ms63) ### Perforated sheets Aluminium - [Aluminium perforated sheet RV 3-5 Round perforation RV 3-5, staggered (DIN 24041) Fine round perforation RV 3-5, open area approx. 33%. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/aluminium/rv-3-5) - [Aluminium perforated sheet RV 5-8 Round perforation RV 5-8, staggered (DIN 24041) Round perforation RV 5-8, open area approx. 35%. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/aluminium/rv-5-8) - [Aluminium perforated sheet QG 5-8 Square perforation QG 5-8, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square perforation QG 5-8, open area approx. 39%. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/aluminium/qg-5-8) - [Aluminium perforated sheet QG 8-12 Square perforation QG 8-12, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square perforation QG 8-12, open area approx. 44%. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/aluminium/qg-8-12) - [Aluminium perforated sheet QG 10-12 Square perforation QG 10-12, straight rows (DIN 24041) Coarse square perforation QG 10-12, open area approx. 69%. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/aluminium/qg-10-12) ### Perforated sheets Stainless steel - [Stainless steel 1.4301 perforated sheet RV 3-5 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A · Round perforation RV 3-5, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 3 mm staggered, pitch 5 mm, about 33 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301/rv-3-5) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 perforated sheet RV 5-8 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A · Round perforation RV 5-8, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 5 mm staggered, pitch 8 mm, about 35 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301/rv-5-8) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 perforated sheet RV 8-12 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A · Round perforation RV 8-12, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 8 mm staggered, pitch 12 mm, about 40 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301/rv-8-12) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 perforated sheet QG 8-12 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A · Square perforation QG 8-12, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square holes 8 × 8 mm in straight rows, pitch 12 mm, about 44 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301/qg-8-12) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 perforated sheet RV 10-15 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A · Round perforation RV 10-15, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 10 mm staggered, pitch 15 mm, about 40 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301/rv-10-15) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 perforated sheet QG 10-15 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), commonly known as V2A · Square perforation QG 10-15, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square holes 10 × 10 mm in straight rows, pitch 15 mm, about 44 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301/qg-10-15) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 brushed perforated sheet RV 5-8 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), brushed on one side, grit 240 · Round perforation RV 5-8, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 5 mm staggered, pitch 8 mm, about 35 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301-geschliffen/rv-5-8) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 brushed perforated sheet RV 10-15 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), brushed on one side, grit 240 · Round perforation RV 10-15, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 10 mm staggered, pitch 15 mm, about 40 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301-geschliffen/rv-10-15) - [Stainless steel 1.4301 brushed perforated sheet QG 10-15 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10), brushed on one side, grit 240 · Square perforation QG 10-15, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square holes 10 × 10 mm in straight rows, pitch 15 mm, about 44 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/edelstahl-1-4301-geschliffen/qg-10-15) ### Perforated sheets Steel - [Steel DC01 perforated sheet RV 3-5 DC01 (1.0330, formerly St 12) to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled · Round perforation RV 3-5, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 3 mm staggered, pitch 5 mm, about 33 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/stahl-dc01/rv-3-5) - [Steel DC01 perforated sheet RV 5-8 DC01 (1.0330, formerly St 12) to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled · Round perforation RV 5-8, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 5 mm staggered, pitch 8 mm, about 35 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/stahl-dc01/rv-5-8) - [Steel DC01 perforated sheet QG 5-8 DC01 (1.0330, formerly St 12) to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled · Square perforation QG 5-8, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square holes 5 × 5 mm in straight rows, pitch 8 mm, about 39 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/stahl-dc01/qg-5-8) - [Steel DC01 perforated sheet RV 8-12 DC01 (1.0330, formerly St 12) to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled · Round perforation RV 8-12, staggered (DIN 24041) Round holes 8 mm staggered, pitch 12 mm, about 40 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/stahl-dc01/rv-8-12) - [Steel DC01 perforated sheet QG 8-12 DC01 (1.0330, formerly St 12) to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled · Square perforation QG 8-12, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square holes 8 × 8 mm in straight rows, pitch 12 mm, about 44 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/stahl-dc01/qg-8-12) - [Steel DC01 perforated sheet QG 10-15 DC01 (1.0330, formerly St 12) to DIN EN 10130, cold-rolled · Square perforation QG 10-15, straight rows (DIN 24041) Square holes 10 × 10 mm in straight rows, pitch 15 mm, about 44 % open area. View thicknesses & details →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/perforated-sheets/stahl-dc01/qg-10-15) Images show typical surfaces. For Corten, the developed patina is shown; the delivery condition may differ. You will find the specific choice of thicknesses and sizes on the detail page and in the configurator. Your next step ## From material to the right part. Flat sheet metal part ### Calculate cut-to-size Set shape, dimensions, material and quantity for your sheet. [Calculate cut-to-size →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/configurator/cut-to-size) With bends ### Configure a bent part Start with an L, U or Z shape and adjust the dimensions. [Configure a bent part →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/configurator/bent-parts) Your own contour ### Design the part yourself Develop the shape in the browser and choose the material afterwards. [Open the part designer →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/part-designer) ## Thickness, geometry and processing belong together. Whether a material suits your part also depends on sheet thickness, shape and requirements. Our design guidelines explain the options for holes, webs and bends. [MVG test values and design notes →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/design-rules#richtlinien) ### Do you already have a CAD file? 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