Perf plate suppliers and sizes

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

What is the smallest hole size commonly available (read: reasonably priced) and who are the suppliers?


Thanks much!

 

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[Goldwasher]

It really depends on where you are...there are different applications , what size holes are you hoping for?

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Small. I want to know how small perf plate gets.

 

[Goldwasher]

I don't know for sure I have some with holes that are 1/16th of an inch

 

[mike(swWash)]

Look on Ebay.....lot's of choices.
The smaller the diameter the slower the feed rate

 

[russau]

Try looking in the McNichols on-line catalog or any of the metal suppliers. they have charts of the metals specs for you to look over!

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Thanks everyone. That McNichols has lots of options, some too pricey for this experiment, and I didn't ask for quotes on small pieces for the materials not priced on the site. The smallest holes in metal perf seems to be about 30 mesh equivalent.

 

[nh.nugget]

I got a piece off E-Bay it was 2x4' I think I paid like $45.oo I got it from Shapiro metals. The had all different sizes and prices.

 

[arizau]

I would check some of the metal fab shops near you. They may have some scrap of a suitable size for your use.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

I got a piece off E-Bay it was 2x4' I think I paid like $45.oo I got it from Shapiro metals. The had all different sizes and prices.

You might be amazed to learn of the price differentials for: material, hole size, hole shape, configuration of holes, thickness of material, finish of material AND SO ON .... boggles the mind

that said ... your paid of $5.63/ft^2 is on the way low end of things.

What precisely did you acquire?

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

I would check some of the metal fab shops near you. They may have some scrap of a suitable size for your use.

LOL near me. Quite the relative concept. Even a post office is an expensive ride away, and commerce farther.

For experimentation purposes it looks like I can get through this for less than $50. If this idea is marketable I'd be looking at quantity and per unit just for the exact perf (part of it only) I want would probably drop to $10.

I can't imagine nobody does this already ...

 

[russau]

I got a piece off E-Bay it was 2x4' I think I paid like $45.oo I got it from Shapiro metals. The had all different sizes and prices.

nh.nugget your post caught my eye about Shapiro Metals. I know Stanly Shapiro and his son Sam. Ive been to a lot of auctions with Stanly and hes my go-2-guy when I need something. I was unaware that he had a online store. ill have to check it out!

 

[nh.nugget]

You might be amazed to learn of the price differentials for: material, hole size, hole shape, configuration of holes, thickness of material, finish of material AND SO ON .... boggles the mind

that said ... your paid of $5.63/ft^2 is on the way low end of things.

What precisely did you acquire?

It was 3/8 holes ,65 thous. aluminium punch plate

 

[nh.nugget]

nh.nugget your post caught my eye about Shapiro Metals. I know Stanly Shapiro and his son Sam. Ive been to a lot of auctions with Stanly and hes my go-2-guy when I need something. I was unaware that he had a online store. ill have to check it out!

They had the best prices I shopped around still came back to them. I couldn't even get it here without special order for stupid money. I'll buy more from them when I need it. I'll give them a thumbs up!