Mill finish steel tread plate.
Best way to cut diamond plate steel.
It also creates even clean and slag free cuts.
However when it comes to shape cutting from steel plate the vast majority of work is done on 12 inch thick plate and thinner.
An aluminum diamond plate is basically a sheet of aluminum on which a recurring pattern of raised diamonds is embossed or stamped.
Cut the stainless steel.
Due to its anti slip and cosmetically appealing texture the plate is extensively used in dance floors wall panels countertops floor mats and toolboxes.
It is not unheard of to cut through 36 or even 48 inches of steel using an oxy fuel torch.
This diamond plate steel is ideal for structural applications that don t require bending or forming.
This is a handy trick for things that are too big for the band saw.
Metal lath and hardware cloth can be cut with a tin snips but there s an easier way.
An oxy fuel torch can cut through very thick plate limited primarily by the amount of oxygen that can be delivered.
Thinner sheets however only require a tin snip.
If you are cutting through thicker sheets an angle grinder power shear or circular saw is the best option.
Place a piece of 3 4 inch thick plywood flat on the floor.
We recommend using a diamond blade that s labeled as a ferrous metal cutting blade but many tradespeople use a regular masonry diamond blade with good results.
We can also provide custom cut to size tread plate to match your exact specifications.
This works amazing for things like diamond plate but i ve cut as thick as 4 aluminum had to cut it from both sides to get the blade deep enough and it worked just fine.
Jig saw or reciprocating saw.
A method has been developed to roll metal plates with an upraised lug pattern providing the customer with several choices to best meet the needs of the project with specific qualities of cleanability impact resistance support strength and corrosion resistance.
Set the steel plate on top of the plywood.
Diamond plate aka tread plate or floor plate is widely used for a variety of structural architectural and cosmetic applications.
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For stainless tubing a circular saw is a perfect tool to use.
The mini metal saw rips through 3 8 thick metal without significantly raising the temperature of the metal.
Make sure the plywood is larger than the steel plate you will be cutting.
Obviously the circular saw is great for straight cuts.
