Machining Specifications for Prep Boards

Culinary tools demand pure materials rather than high-tensile alloys. While Grade-5 titanium contains aluminum and vanadium for aerospace structural integrity, Commercial Pure Grade-1 provides maximum ductility, superior corrosion resistance, and total physiological neutrality. Cold-rolled Grade-1 titanium sheets deliver a flat, uniform plane that absorbs knife impacts without deflecting or retaining internal stress.

Edge Milling and the Corner Cutout

Raw laser cutting leaves a microscopic melt lip called slag alongside razor-sharp right angles. To eliminate cut hazards during handling, every plate undergoes a deburred perimeter chamfer. A mechanical milling cutter removes forty-five degrees of edge stock, producing a smooth profile that rests safely against hands and work surfaces. The corner suspension cutout is then deburred to allow vertical wall hanging, ensuring rapid air-drying without stagnant moisture puddles.

Surface Texture Calibration

A polished metal plate causes wet ingredients to hydroplane, while an aggressive abrasive finish dulls knife apexes within minutes. We apply a fine matte surface treatment using glass-bead media. This creates a balanced micro-texture that holds meat fibers stationary during slicing while allowing kitchen knives to glide across the plate without chipping brittle edge bevels.