Metal Hole
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How Patterns and Hole Shapes Can Influence the Uses of Perforated Metal
In the world of metals and fabrication, appearance can be almost everything. Perforating in some respects, is somewhat of an art form. It has been manufactured using perforating presses for well over a century. As times change, metal perforating evolves as well. Some of the principles behind perforating remain constant, always have and always will, while others have progressed in line with advances in metallurgy and overall technology. Thanks to cnc programming and computer aided design, non-traditional patterns have become available opening the doors for unlimited possibilities including perforated logos and perforated images that resemble just about anything you can imagine. All in all, the perforated patterns have changed, the quality of metals and alloys have improved, and the process of perforating metal has become much more efficient. But lets talk about the perforating patterns specifically.
Every perforated pattern obviously begins with the shape of the hole. Some examples of hole shapes are circular, elliptical, oblong, oval, square, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, clover leaf, and triangular. Custom hole shapes are also available by designing a custom perforating tool. Each hole shape brings its own aesthetic characteristics. The layout of the holes can affect the strength of the perforated material. For instance, holes can be perforated in a straight pattern with each hole in perfect line both horizontally and vertically on the metal sheet. Rows of holes can also be staggered which is common practice to maintain strength in the finished product. The straight and staggered patterns create two entirely different appearances. In regards to strength however, a round hole perfed into a staggered pattern produces the best overall strength versus open area. Round holes can be perfed more efficiently and economically than any other hole shape because the dies and punches required to punch a round hole are the easiest and least costly to make. Round hole tooling will also last longer and is easier to maintain. A round hole and staggered pattern is the most commonly commercially perforated pattern for just these reasons.
The hole pattern actually has a direction on a standard mass produced perforated sheet of metal. Take notice of a perforated sheet with a staggered pattern and you’ll see that the stagger is typically on the short dimension of the sheet and the straight rows of holes will run parallel to the longer dimension. As for hole size, the one to one rule must be considered. As a rule of thumb, when perforating mild steel and aluminum, the hole diameter needs to be at least the thickness of the raw material for reliable tool performance. In the case of stainless steel in particular, metal thickness should be at least one gauge thinner than the hole width for safer and more reliable production. Regarding the punched patterns in metals another consideration is bar width, or the space between the holes. As with the hole diameter, a one to one ratio of space between holes is the absolute minimum with ease of production increasing width the width of the spacing. Open area is a term used to describe the percentage of metal with holes versus the solid, un-perforated metal. The open area of the sheet will dictate many properties of the finished product including its appearance, of course, as well as its weight, its strength, its ability to absorb heat, its sound absorbing capabilities, and its ability to pass fluids.
Perforated patterns are carefully selected for both their aesthetic appearance as well as their real world performance as a finished product. The combination of hole sizes, hole shapes, and a variety of perforating techniques create an almost endless variety of perforated patterns to choose from.
About the Author
Chet is a 16+ year employee of Hendrick Manufacturing Company, a leader in producing perforated metal panels and metal sheets. Hendrick Mfg. Co. has been in the business of perforated metal continuously in Carbondale, PA since 1876.
And, of course, ebay is a great place to find items:
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70mm Diameter Hole Cutting Tool Metal Hinge Boring Bit $9.95 |
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7mm Triangle Shank 18mm Diameter HSS Metal Hole Saw Bit $6.57 |
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Metal Working Twist Drill Bit 48mm Cutting Dia Hole Saw $10.32 |
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2 Pcs 20mm Cutting Dia High Speed Steel Metal Hole Saw $8.13 |
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Three Flat Shank 48mm Cutting Dia Metal Hole Saw Cutter $10.56 |
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Drill Bit Inside 42mm Dia Metal Sheet Hole Saw Cutter $6.83 |
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Metal Working 45mm Cutting Dia Twist Drill Bit Hole Saw $7.39 |
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LEATHER STRAP PUNCH PUNCHER PLIERS 6 HOLE SIZE METAL $11.31 |
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5mm Pilot Drill 22mm Dia HSS Metal Drilling Hole Saw $8.48 |
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Three Flat Shank 23mm Cutting Dia Metal Bore Hole Saw $7.17 |
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28mm Cutting Dia Twist Drilling Bit Metal Bore Hole Saw $6.64 |
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Triangle Shank 30mm Dia HSS Metal Hole Saw w Hex Wrench $10.79 |
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New Power Hole Punch Kit Sheet Metal Hand Tool Set $24.93 |
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23mm Metal Twist Drill Bit Hole Saw Cutter w Hex Wrench $7.07 |
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53mm Cutting Dia Twist Bit Metal Plate Hole Saw Cutter $9.06 |
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1 LENOX 1 1/8″ BI-METAL ARBORED HOLE SAW HS31 $10.50 |
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Metal Hex Wrench Hole Saw Cutter Drill Bit Tool 75mm $19.56 |
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Metal Working 45mm Cutting Dia Twist Drill Bit Hole Saw $7.19 |
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Twist Drill Bit 18.5mm Dia Hole Saw Metal Plate Cutter $5.34 |
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24mm Cutting Diameter Twist Drill Bit HSS Metal Hole Saw $8.64 |
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Twist Drilling Bit 35mm Cutting Diameter Metal Hole Saw $8.91 |
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Twist Drill Bit 18.5mm Dia Hole Saw Metal Plate Cutter $5.34 |
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NEW Milwaukee 1-7/8″ Hole Saw 49-56-0111 Bi-Metal $9.99 |
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NEW Milwaukee 1-5/8″ Hole Saw 49-56-0091 Bi-Metal $8.99 |
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5″ x 1-3/4″ Depth Hole Saw Bi-Metal Bulk USA MADE black $15.00 |
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5″ x 1-3/8″ Depth Hole Saw Bi-Metal Bulk USA MADE YLW $15.00 |
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5″ x 1-7/8″ Depth Hole Saw Bi-Metal BLU-MOL BMB $29.65 |
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Three Flat Shank 22.5mm Cutting Dia Metal Bore Hole Saw $5.83 |
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MK Morse AV60 Hole Saw, 3-3/4-Inch Bi-Metal Boxed $32.02 |
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22mm Drill Bit Metal Hole Saw Sets Tool w Hex Wrenches $5.33 |
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Metal Hex Wrench Twist Drill Bit Hole Saw Tool 35mm $7.58 |
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9Pc PRO. Plumbers Bi-Metal Hole Saw Kit $28.95 |
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Irwin 2-3/8″ Bi Metal Hole Saw 373238bx $7.63 |
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Irwin 4-3/4″ Bi Metal Hole Saw 373434bx $26.80 |
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Irwin 5-1/2 Bi Metal Hole Saw 373512bx $39.55 |
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Irwin 2-3/4″ Bi Metal Hole Saw 373234bx $8.18 |
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Irwin 5″ Bi Metal Hole Saw 373500bx $30.63 |
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Irwin 4″ Bi-metal Hole Saw 373400bx $13.30 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 6″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560253 $61.69 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K17L $8.80 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 5″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560243 $46.25 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K68L $43.32 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 5/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560012 $5.81 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 3 1/2″Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560193 $12.64 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 4 1/4″Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560223 $21.76 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K58L $18.33 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 7/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560032 $7.44 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 1 5/8″Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560092 $6.30 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 1 7/8″Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560112 $12.91 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K50L $15.84 |
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Bi-Metal Hole Saws – 30118-K18l 1 1/8In. Hole Saw $9.90 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K72L $55.56 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K96L $74.99 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 3 1/4″Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560183 $16.08 |
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Irwin 373058BX 5/8in Bi Metal Hole Saw $4.49 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K43L $14.94 |
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Lenox Lenox Bi-Metal Hole Saw K80L $66.97 |
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Milwaukee Ice Hardened 2 3/4″Bi-Metal Hole Saw 49560163 $10.54 |
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7.2mm Dia. HSS Triangle Shank Twist Drill Bit Metal Hole Saw $6.89 |
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28MM Hole Saw Metal Cutting Drill Bit Hex Wrenches $7.33 |
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Serrated Edge 3 Flat Shank 48mm Dia Hole Saw for Metal $8.87 |
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5mm Pilot Drill 22mm Dia HSS Metal Drilling Hole Saw $7.47 |
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Lenox Tools 30808600P Plumbers Speed Slot Bi-Metal Hole Saw Set, 10-Piece $79.95 |
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22.5mm Drill Bit Three Flat Shank Metal Work Hole Saw $6.00 |
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Metal Board Drilling Tool 35mm Dia. Hole Saw Twist Bit $9.60 |
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LENOX 30114/K14L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 7/8″ Hole Saw $6.00 |
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LENOX 30116/K16L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 1″ Hole Saw $6.50 |
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LENOX 30118/K18L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 1-1/8″ Hole Saw $4.50 |
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1 1/4″ Metal Hole Saw Cutter Drillling Kit w Hex Wrench $9.13 |
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LENOX 30120/K20L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 1-1/4″ Hole Saw $5.50 |
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Silver Tone Metal Bit 55mm Dia. Glass Drill Hole Saw $7.11 |
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LENOX 30122/K22L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 1-3/8″ Hole Saw $6.00 |
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LENOX 30130/K30L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 1-7/8″ Hole Saw $8.00 |
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11 Pc Hole Saw Kit Carbon Steel Wood Metal Masonry Tool W/ Case Door Holes $14.15 |
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5mm Pilot Drill 30mm Dia HSS Metal Twist Drill Hole Saw $10.82 |
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Metal Working 26mm Cutting Dia Drilling Hole Saw Cutter $5.82 |
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LENOX 30136/K36L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 2-1/4″ Hole Saw $7.00 |
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LENOX 30144/K44L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 2-3/4″ Hole Saw $10.00 |
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GREENLEE 19171/825-3-1/2 Bi-Metal Variable Pitch 3-1/2″ Hole Saw $12.00 |
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11 Pc Hole Saw Kit Carbon Steel Wood Metal Masonry Tool W/ Case Door Holes $14.25 |
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Blu-Mol 5½” Bi-Metal Hole Saw $11.00 |
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LENOX 30148/K48L Advantage™ Bi-Metal 3″ Hole Saw $10.00 |
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GREENLEE 19178/825-4-1/4 Bi-Metal Variable Pitch 4-1/4″ Hole Saw $26.99 |
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Carpenter Metal Hinge 48mm Dia Hole Saw Drilling Bits $6.78 |
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Shop-Tek 1 1/2″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80207 $5.89 |
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Shop-Tek 1 3/4″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80209 $7.49 |
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Shop-Tek 1 3/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80206 $5.89 |
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Shop-Tek 1 5/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80208 $6.79 |
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Shop-Tek 1 7/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80210 $7.79 |
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Shop-Tek 1″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80203 $4.99 |
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Shop-Tek 2 1/4″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80213 $8.99 |
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Shop-Tek 2 1/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80212 $8.69 |
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Shop-Tek 2 3/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80214 $8.99 |
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Shop-Tek 2″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80211 $12.59 |
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Shop-Tek 3/4″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80201 $3.49 |
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Shop-Tek 5/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80200 $3.49 |
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Shop-Tek 7/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80202 $4.19 |
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Shop-Tek 2 1/2″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80215 $9.59 |
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Shop-Tek 2 3/4″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80217 $10.49 |
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Shop-Tek 2 5/8″ Bi-Metal Hole Saw #80216 $10.09 |
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