Originally Posted by
Dockstrada
I’m assuming when you say 4.2mm, that’s the overall thickness of the plate base thickness of 3mm plus forged rib height of 1.2mm ?
Normally the thickness of floor plate, checker plate or whatever you would like to refer to it as, is measured on the base thickness.
So I’m in the process of making a set using Diamond plate which is ordered in as 3mm, finished size is aprox 4.2mm
The problem with most common Alloy is that it's not recommended for use in higher heat areas, as it anneals at 345°C. I'ts strength is affected by heat in excess of 65°C.
I’m not saying that 3mm (4.2mm) checker plate is not up to the job as a wing top protection , that’s unless you weight more than 150kg . Im just saying that it's not the most ideal .
I'm doing it just for the bling :)