As the only North American organization devoted to the advancement of perforated metals, the IPA continues to advance
knowledge about these vital materials.

If you’re looking to add some punch to your design, look to the IPA—and discover the proven benefits and boundless potential of perforated materials.

Explore this Knowledge Center for a wealth of data, tips, articles, images and technical resources continues to push the boundaries of what these materials can do.

Look here for extensive research and technical knowledge to help you incorporate perforated materials into your design.

The Designers, Specifiers and Buyers Handbook of Perforated Metals takes a close look at the properties, processes, uses and other key aspects of industrial perforation.

The Formability II Handbook explores how to evaluate the capacity of a material to withstand the stretch/draw stresses of forming, a common process in the fabrication of perforated metals.

The Acoustical Uses for Perforated Metals considers the absorptive and transparent properties of perforation.

  1. Part One: The Principles
  2. Part Two: The Applications

The Riverbank Handbook details the findings of acoustical tests on various perforated metals by the Riverbank Acoustical Library.

Order other resources, including the “Challenge Your Imagination” DVD, which highlights the many ways you can add some punch to your design.

 

From filtration to ventilation … acoustics to aesthetics … in architectural, consumer, commercial and industrial markets … perforated materials play a vital role in many products and places.

 
 

Punches and Weaves: Understanding the Differences, Applications, and Advantages of Perforated Metal and Metal Fabric. IPA President Keith Zinn overviews criteria for deciding whether perforated metal or metal fabric is more appropriate for a given application.

Design Concepts: Perfect Your Punch. Designing with perforated metal? Here's a handy guide in Appliance Design, with emphasis on how to accurately specify, the diverse functions of the material, design challenges, material selection, and new technologies.

Perforated Materials in High-Purity IAQ Applications. (PDF) This Engineered Systems case study of advanced HVAC systems provided by Flanders Corporation, a customer of an IPA member.

Choosing the Right Metal for Your Design. In Metal Architecture, IPA’s Bob Farber explores the differences between perforated metal, expanded metal and wire cloth.