What are the commonly used materials for metal furniture

The commonly used materials for metal furniture include ordinary steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. ‌

1. Ordinary steel: Steel is an alloy composed of iron and carbon, with higher strength and toughness than iron, making it the most suitable for making the main structure of furniture. There are many different varieties and grades of steel, and the steel commonly used for furniture is high-quality carbon structural steel or alloy structural steel, such as square tubes, round tubes, etc. After forming, steel generally needs to undergo surface treatment to become perfect. ‌

2. Stainless steel material: Stainless steel material has the characteristics of strong corrosion resistance and high surface smoothness, and is generally used as a decorative material for furniture. Stainless steel has lower strength and toughness than steel, so it is rarely used as a material for structures and load-bearing parts. Stainless steel veneer treatment includes smooth surface (or stainless steel mirror), matte panel, wire panel, corroded carved panel, concave convex panel, semi bead panel, and curved panel. ‌

3. Aluminum: Aluminum is a lightweight metal with low relative density, strong corrosion resistance, easy casting and processing, and can be dyed. After adding elements such as magnesium, copper, manganese, zinc, and silicon to aluminum alloy, its chemical and mechanical properties are significantly improved. Aluminum alloy can be made into flat plates, corrugated plates or profiled plates, and can also be rolled into various cross-sectional profiles. The surface is smooth, the gloss is moderate, the corrosion resistance is strong, and it is more durable after anodizing treatment. ‌

4. Copper material: Copper has a long history of use in furniture and is widely used. Copper material has a smooth surface, moderate luster, and good heat transfer properties. After polishing treatment, the surface can be made into mirror copper with high brightness. Copper materials can develop green rust over a long period of time, so they should be maintained and regularly wiped. ‌

These materials are widely used in the production of metal furniture due to their respective characteristics, meeting different design and aesthetic needs from the main structure to decorative surfaces. ‌