| Steel S235JR | 1.0038 · EN 10025-2 | 7.85 kg/dm³ | not suitable | very good | very good | Brackets, holders, frames, base plates; anything that will later be painted or galvanisedWithout a coating, the surface rusts. |
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| Steel DC01 | 1.0330 · EN 10130 | 7.85 kg/dm³ | not suitable | good | very good | Housings, cladding, perforated sheets, parts for painting or powder coating |
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| Steel DD11 | 1.0332 · EN 10111 | 7.85 kg/dm³ | not suitable | good | good | Structural parts, textured and patterned sheets |
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| Weathering structural steel S355J2W (Corten steel) | 1.8946 · EN 10025-5 | 7.85 kg/dm³ | good | good | good | Facades, garden and landscape construction, planters, objectsUntil the patina is stable, run-off water can stain adjacent surfaces. |
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| Stainless steel 1.4301 | X5CrNi18-10 · AISI 304 | 7.9 kg/dm³ | very good | very good | very good | Kitchens and food areas, railings, cladding, coversWith de-icing salt, near the sea or with chlorides, choose 1.4571 instead. |
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| Stainless steel 1.4571 | X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 · AISI 316Ti | 8.0 kg/dm³ | very good | very good | very good | Outdoor areas with de-icing salt or near the sea, chemicals, fountains and hydraulic engineering |
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| Stainless steel 1.4016 | X6Cr17 · AISI 430 | 7.7 kg/dm³ | good | limited | good | Interiors, trims, household appliances, decorative parts in dry areasIntended for indoor use. |
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| Stainless steel 1.4841 | X15CrNiSi25-21 · AISI 314 | 7.9 kg/dm³ | good | good | good | Furnace and firing construction, heat treatment, heat shields |
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| Aluminium Al 99.5Data sheet (PDF) | EN AW-1050A | 2.7 kg/dm³ | very good | good | very good | Cladding, jacketing, textured and patterned sheets |
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| Aluminium AlMg1 | EN AW-5005A | 2.7 kg/dm³ | very good | good | good | Facades, parapets and trims, signs, anodised and painted sheets |
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| Aluminium AlMg3Data sheet (PDF) | EN AW-5754 | 2.66 kg/dm³ | very good | very good | very good | Vehicle and boat building, covers, chequer and perforated sheets |
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| Aluminium AlMg4.5Mn0.7Data sheet (PDF) | EN AW-5083 | 2.66 kg/dm³ | very good | very good | limited | Shipbuilding and vehicle construction, fixtures, plates for structures |
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| Aluminium AlMgSi1Data sheet (PDF) | EN AW-6082 | 2.7 kg/dm³ | good | good | limited | Machine and plant construction, structural parts, milled partsIn the age-hardened condition, bend only with a large radius; the weld loses strength. |
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| Aluminium EN AW-6061 T6 | EN AW-6061 · inch sizes | 2.7 kg/dm³ | good | good | limited | Structures and spare parts in inch sizes, milled parts |
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| Aluminium AlCuMg1Data sheet (PDF) | EN AW-2017A | 2.8 kg/dm³ | limited | not suitable | not suitable | Mechanical engineering, milled and turned parts, fixtures |
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| Aluminium AlZnMgCu1.5Data sheet (PDF) | EN AW-7075 | 2.8 kg/dm³ | limited | not suitable | not suitable | Mould and tool making, highly stressed milled parts |
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| Copper SF-Cu | CW024A · Cu-DHP | 8.9 kg/dm³ | very good | good | very good | Roof and facade, decoration, heat exchangers, covers |
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| Brass Ms 63 | CuZn37 · CW508L | 8.4 kg/dm³ | good | limited | very good | Decoration, signs, fittings, interiors |
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| Brass Ms 58contains lead | CuZn40Pb2 · CW617N | 8.4 kg/dm³ | good | not suitable | not suitable | Milled and turned parts, plates for machining |
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| Titanium zinc | EN 988 | 7.2 kg/dm³ | very good | – | good | Roof, facade, roof drainage, covers |
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