Perforation ProfilePrecision Tooling

Round hole perforated metal

Round hole perforated metal is the most versatile industrial pattern, punched in staggered (60°) or straight (90°) centers. Engineered for consistent flow rates, structural rigidity, and uniform open area across varied sheet dimensions.

Custom Specifications

Manufactured to print with specific unperforated margins, custom pitch spacing, and secondary shearing or leveling.

Hole diameter range

1/16 in to 1 in

Proportional center-to-center spacing

Typical open area

20% – 60%

Configured for flow and strength requirements

Pattern configurations

60° & 90°

Staggered or straight pitch spacing

Standard sheet gauges

26 ga to 1/2 in plate

Custom gauge & margin sizing on request

Center arrangements

Hole layout dictates physical open area percentage, rigidity across both axes, and directional airflow or liquid passage.

Staggered centers (60°)60° staggered alignment

The standard perforation arrangement offering optimal open area distribution and structural integrity across the sheet.

Straight centers (90°)90° inline alignment

Square grid alignment suited for parallel flow, aligned architectural visibility, and specific screening machinery.

Standard sheet sizes: 36" × 96", 48" × 96", 48" × 120"

Available alloys & materials

Perforated in standard mill finishes or prepared for downstream anodizing, powder coating, and passivation.

Carbon steel

Cold rolled & hot rolled options for heavy structural and industrial use.

Stainless steel 304 / 316

High corrosion resistance for chemical, food grade, and marine exposure.

Aluminum

Lightweight, non-magnetic alloys suited for facades and acoustic baffles.

Coil and cut-to-size plate inventory maintained for fast fabrication.

Common industrial & architectural applications

Round hole patterns balance high strength-to-weight ratios with predictable acoustics and open area ratings.

Filtration & separation

Liquid strainers, intake screens, and aggregate sorting sieves.

Acoustic control panels

Sound attenuation enclosures, silencer linings, and ceiling baffles.

Ventilation & airflow grilles

HVAC equipment housings, protective engine covers, and duct vents.

Architectural cladding

Exterior facades, sunscreens, balcony balustrades, and interior infill.

Screening machinery

Vibratory separator plates, grain dryers, and hammer mill screens.

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Manufacturing specifications

Standard tooling parameters and stock alloy capacities for Mutual Metal perforated products.

Tooling dimension
Hole diameter range
1.58 mm – 25.4 mm
1/16 in – 1 in

Standard precision round tooling available with custom micro and oversized options on request.

Pattern layout
Center pattern types
Standard & square inline
Staggered 60°, straight 90°

Optimal structural integrity with 60-degree staggered layout, or clean line-of-sight with 90-degree alignment.

Perforation density
Open area range
Airflow & light transmission
20% – 60%

Engineered balances for ventilation, acoustic diffusion, filtration, and architectural shading.

Material thickness
Gauge range
0.45 mm – 12.7 mm thickness
26 ga to 1/2-in plate

From lightweight decorative sheet stock up to heavy structural load-bearing plate.

Substrates
Available materials
Mill, galvanized & anodized grades
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel 304/316, Aluminum

Corrosion-resistant alloys and standard commercial alloys prepped for forming, welding, or coating.

Non-standard margins, blank areas, and custom staggered hole angles quoted per engineering drawing.

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