Design and Handling
For detailed information on Handling, Machining and Adhesive bonding of METAPOR®, please refer to the “Handling Guidelines” brochure.
Storage
Store dry and flat to protect against jolts, impacts and bowing. Avoid contact with grease and fluids.
Machining
The machining properties of METAPOR® are excellent and are comparable with rapid machinable aluminium. METAPOR® must be machined dry and should not be in contact with any cooling liquids. In order to avoid any closure of pores, sharp tools made of HSS or carbide with edge angles as for aluminium must be used. It is recommended to use dust extraction. Avoid contact with grease and fluids
Grinding/Polishing
Grinding and polishing of the machined surfaces can be made by hand or with a vibrating grinder. Use corundum paper with grains of 400 / 600 / 1200 in the ascending order. METAPOR® has to be polished dry and without any polishing paste!
Air Flow Rates
The numbers are average values for calculating air consumption for overpressure or under pressure applications. Specification is in cubic inches per minute per in2.
Available Sizes
METAPOR® is available in 4 standard sizes: 500L x 500W x 15 / 20 / 30 / 60mm (19.7” x 19.7 x 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.2 / 2.4”). After the cutting process, the air permeability of the slab surface is reduced due to partial closure of the pores. It is essential to mill both surfaces of the slab by cutting off approx. 0.5 mm, (0.02″), providing complete air permeability.
