Services

Plate Flattening

Kloeckner is proud to offer its customers plate cutting to exact specification, including plate flattening and many other value-add services.

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Plate Flattening Process

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Kloeckner has made heavy investments in top-of-the-line plate cutting technology throughout its global network. With the ability to offer customers products made to precise customer specification, Kloeckner customers get their choice of world-class and efficient services including beveling, blasting, forming, machining, and plate flattening. Most customers come to Kloeckner for all of their metals manufacturing needs. 

Products That Undergo Plate Flattening

Special Plate Flattening Equipment

Branches Featuring Plate Flattening

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Industries Served by Plate Flattening

Heavy Equipment & Construction

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Fabricators & Machine Shops

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Mining

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Oil & Gas

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Solar

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Wind

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Military and Government

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Automotive

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Trailer and Truck Industry

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Heavy Trucks

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What industries rely on plate flattening?

    Answer:

    Plate flattening is used in a variety of industries, including the following:

    1. Construction: It is used in the construction industry to produce flat steel plates for use in building and infrastructure projects, such as bridges, buildings, and roads.
    2. Manufacturing: It is used in the manufacturing industry to produce flat steel plates for use as components in machinery, equipment, and products.
    3. Aerospace: It is used in the aerospace industry to produce flat aluminum plates for use as structural components in aircraft and spacecraft.
    4. Energy: It is used in the energy industry to produce flat steel plates for use in pipelines, tanks, and other energy infrastructure.
    5. Mining: It is used in the mining industry to produce flat steel plates for use in mining equipment, such as conveyors and crushers.
    6. Automotive: Plate flattening is used in the automotive industry to produce flat steel plates for use in automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles.
    7. Defense: Plate flattening is used in the defense industry to produce flat steel plates for use in military equipment, such as tanks and armored vehicles.

    These are just a few examples of the industries that use plate flattening. The specific requirements of the application, such as the required flatness, dimensional accuracy, and strength, will dictate the type of plate used and the process used to flatten it.

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