Sheet metal

Sheet metal is like a big flat piece of metal that can be cut and shaped into different objects. Just like when you cut out a paper snowflake, sheet metal can be cut and bent into different shapes to make things like car bodies, roof panels, or even tin cans.

Sheet metal can be made from different kinds of metal, like steel or aluminum. It starts out as a huge piece that can be as thin as a piece of paper or as thick as a coin. The metal is usually cut to the size needed and then bent or formed into the shape that is needed for the final product.

To cut sheet metal, people use special tools like shears or saws. And to bend it into shape, a machine called a press brake is used. This machine presses the metal into a shape by using a lot of force. Sometimes sheet metal is also formed using a process called punching, where a mold is used to punch holes or shapes into the metal.

Once the sheet metal has been cut and shaped, it can be painted or coated to protect it from rust or damage. And then it's ready to be used to build all sorts of things that we use every day!