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Hope all had a great Thanksgiving. I have come across a 1/2" x 2' x3 ' plate steel that has uniform dimples on one side and the other side are round knobs formed when the dimples were pressed. What are the possible uses for this plate. The dimples are formed in rows 1 1/2" o/c. Great piece just don't know what was used for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Reply:Originally Posted by papasmirfHope all had a great Thanksgiving. I have come across a 1/2" x 2' x3 ' plate steel that has uniform dimples on one side and the other side are round knobs formed when the dimples were pressed. What are the possible uses for this plate. The dimples are formed in rows 1 1/2" o/c. Great piece just don't know what was used for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:I don't understand why, I described a piece of 1/2" x 2' x 3' sheet of steel that on on side are round dimple formed by a press and on the opposite side, when the dimples  were pressed, is raised 1/4" high knobs. The dimples are in rows spaced approximately 1 1/2" o/c. I personally feel like it's boiler plate. I apologize if this description doesn't make since, but it's the only way I know to describe it. I f could I would have provided pictures, but at the time I count not. These " dimples" are round pressed into a flat sheet of 1/2" steel and when the dimple was ford on one side ( female dimples)  aligned 1 1/2" o/c, they formed a male knob on the opposite side. That's the best I can do. SorrySent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by papasmirf; 12-01-2013 at 07:42 AM.
Reply:One use is a bearing plate.  The dimples prevent lube from just squeezing right out."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:That sounds more reasonable than boiler plate. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Bridge plating  Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:I'm also wondering if it might be for making a roller bed. Heck, we could be guessing till Christmas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Burpee, you got it!! Bridge plate. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:And that proves (once again) that a picture is still worth at least 1,000 words.
Reply:Originally Posted by papasmirfHope all had a great Thanksgiving. I have come across a 1/2" x 2' x3 ' plate steel that has uniform dimples on one side and the other side are round knobs formed when the dimples were pressed. What are the possible uses for this plate. The dimples are formed in rows 1 1/2" o/c. Great piece just don't know what was used for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Nobody said anything about the dimples being rivets!  seabee78
Reply:You can get that stuff PTFE coated for bridge bearing plates.  The Chinese sellers at Alibaba have several listings."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeBridge plating
Reply:Its made just like diamond plate and serves the same purpose.seabee78
Reply:Originally Posted by seabee78Its made just like diamond plate and serves the same purpose.seabee78
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Reply:Okay, I'll say it: "Uncle"  Now what's "bridge plating? A mill product, I presume?What's a typical application?(Don't even try: "plating bridges"  )What sizes are available?Tread plate (diamond plate) doesn't typically have indents on the back side, what's with bridge-plating? Is the pattern forged or stamped rather than rolled? Burpee - How thick is the stuff you posted?What's the back look like?Last edited by denrep; 12-01-2013 at 09:59 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepOkay, I'll say it: "Uncle"  Now what's "bridge plating? A mill product, I presume?What's a typical application?(Don't even try: "plating bridges"  )What sizes are available?Tread plate (diamond plate) doesn't typically have indents on the back side, what's with bridge-plating? Is the pattern forged or stamped rather than rolled? Burpee - How thick is the stuff you posted?What's the back look like?
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderconfused? me too. when i heard bridge plating and saw those dimples (not to be confused with rivets) i was baffled as well.
Reply:A nephew of mind thinks it came  from a bridge job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:You guys are all wrong. That thar is a piece of petrified textured condom from when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Reply:Originally Posted by rvpcYou guys are all wrong. That thar is a piece of petrified textured condom from when dinosaurs roamed the earth.