Precision Flat Parts
Core Advantages
Low-Profile Assembly Space
Thin-plate options from 1–8 mm suit assemblies with a restricted height allowance. Where a backing member sits beneath an instrument or fixture, the thin section occupies less of the available stack height than a conventional thick base plate.
Uniform Opposing Faces
Machining the two working faces establishes the parallel seating relationship specified on the drawing. When a component is sandwiched between adjoining members, controlled face geometry limits wedge-shaped variation across the joint instead of relying on the original stock surfaces.
Smooth Contact Faces
Surface roughness from Ra 0.8–3.2 µm is available for the specified working faces. At broad mating contacts, the finer machined texture reduces the prominence of tool marks against the adjoining surface, giving fixture and backing members a defined surface finish at their seating interfaces.

Specification Parameters
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Parameter Item |
Standard Specification Range |
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Plate Thickness |
1mm–8mm ultra-thin precision models, 10mm–120mm conventional models |
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Surface Parallelism |
≤±0.02mm |
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Applicable Materials |
6061 aluminum alloy, 304 stainless steel, cold-rolled steel sheet |
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Surface Roughness |
Ra0.8–Ra3.2 precision polishing optional |
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Supporting Procedures |
Precision surface milling, micro-hole drilling, countersinking and integrated chamfering |
Customization Capabilities
Flat parts are produced from the approved drawing or sample, with stock preparation followed by staged roughing and finishing. The machining sequence is arranged around the specified working faces, and small holes or edge features are completed without changing the agreed datum scheme.
Customizable Items
Material: 6061 aluminum, 304 stainless steel or cold-rolled steel
Overall length, width and perimeter shape
Conventional plate thickness: 10–120 mm
Mounting-hole diameters and center distances
Countersink size and angle
Chamfer width and edge profile
Drawing-defined face and edge tolerances
Quality Control
- Stock grade, hardness, size and surface condition are checked before machining. The first piece establishes the inspection reference for the plate, including the drawing's datum face and the features used to locate the workpiece during measurement.
- CMM inspection checks hole locations and the relationships between faces. In-process measurements look for changes following material removal or reclamping, and roughness measurements are taken on the designated contact surfaces rather than inferred from appearance.
- Finished plates receive a full appearance and key-dimension check before packing, with particular attention to nicks and raised edges on seating areas. Inspection records identify the part revision and production lot; third-party inspection is accepted.
FAQ
Q: How are flat parts packaged for export?
A: Packaging follows the protection and packing requirements specified for the order.
Q: What is the production lead time for custom flat parts?
A: Custom production takes 10–15 days.
Q: Is a machined flat part automatically a calibrated inspection surface plate?
A: No. Metrology calibration requires a separately specified calibration scope.
Q: Can a thin plate use a deep countersink for a flush screw?
A: Specify a countersink that preserves the drawing's minimum residual plate thickness.

