Sheet metal is a type of metal that is formed using industrial methods. This metal is usually shaped into small, flat sheets. Sheet metal is considered to be the most basic type of metalworking. This metal is used to make a variety of products that are used on a regular basis. Hospital tables, car and truck bodies, building roofs, and airplane fuselages are only a few examples of where this metal is used. The thickness of sheet metal varies depending on the application for which it is used. Coiled strips or flat parts are available. To bend or cut this metal into various shapes, various tools are used.