Sheet metal

Introduction

Material types

Much of the fabrication work that you would need to do as an electrician will involve using sheet metal. This type of work could include the building of a meter or switchboard box.

Types of sheet metal that you would most likely work with include:

• aluminium
• colour bonded
• galvanised
• stainless steel
• zincalume.

Fabricating with sheet metal

Fabricating a component using sheet metal may require the performance of a range of operations including:

• cutting
• drilling or cutting holes
• filing
• folding
• joining.

In each case the method to use will vary depending on the component being fabricated, the degree of accuracy required, and the material type and size.