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Episode 18

Understanding Sheet Metal Gauge Sizing

This series was filmed and edited by Keaton Bowlby

In sheet metal, 10 gauge aluminum is not the same thickness as 10 gauge steel. But why? Jim and Jake talk all things gauge thickness in this episode of Cutting Corners.

You’ll learn why each material that SendCutSend uses has its own gauge chart and how to prevent it from leading to confusion when designing and ordering your custom parts.

Always double-check your material specs—especially when switching between measurement systems or working across different metals.

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