metallplaadi

Metallplaadi is a term used to describe flat metal plates used in engineering, construction, and fabrication. A metallplaadi is a rigid, flat piece of metal produced in a uniform thickness and width, suitable for cutting, drilling, and forming. The term is used across several languages to denote metal plates, regardless of alloy. Sizes range from small components to large structural panels.

Materials: Common options include carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper, and nickel or titanium alloys. The choice depends on required strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, and thermal properties. Finishes may include mill finish, galvanizing, painting, powder coating, or polishing.

Manufacturing and finishing: Plates are typically produced by hot rolling or casting followed by rolling; thinner plates may be cold rolled. They are cut and finished by sawing, laser or waterjet cutting, and edge machining. Heat treatment and surface finishing adjust hardness and wear resistance.

Applications: Used in construction for structural elements, in machinery housings and components, in automotive and aerospace parts, in architectural cladding, and in shipbuilding. They also serve as tooling plates in machining and as bases for equipment.

Standards and properties: Mechanical properties depend on alloy and processing. Compliance with standards such as ISO, ASTM, and EN specifications governs thickness tolerances, surface quality, and testing. Selection factors include strength-to-weight ratio, machinability, corrosion resistance, and cost.