WHAT IS A STEEL SURFACE PLATE AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 13, 2022) – A surface plate is a flat and plane space used as a horizontal reference area for structural measurement. The area provides a base for precision measuring for the most accurate inspections, including chassis building, toolmaking, gauging, marking and layout.

While plates can be made from different materials including granite and glass, Nitro Mfg. specializes in the construction of steel or metal surface plates, fixtures and chassis jigs. We build plates to the size and specs of our customers’ recommendation for their application.

We offer complete sales, service and installation for new and used steel and metal surface plates for companies to practice precise metrology for their projects.

Located approximately 20 miles north of Charlotte in Mooresville, NC, Nitro Mfg. has engineered many surface plates for many different applications including prototype work, quality control, Romer arm and scanning surface.

• Precision Plates will guarantee accuracy .

• Customize any plate to fit your specialty.

 • Plates are Blanchard ground to within 0.010 .

• Plates are leveled within 0.005 .

• We can also engrave, drill, tap and machine centerlines on any new or existing plate.

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About Nitro Manufacturing – Nitro Mfg. is a full-service fabrication shop specializing in the design, engineering, prototyping and fabrication of custom crafted metal equipment. We have the knowledge, equipment, and resources to offer customers a one-stop shop for custom or commercial projects.

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