Why Punctured Metal Remains a Staple in Industrial Equipment Having spent a good chunk of my career elbow-deep in factory floors, I’ve come to appreciate the underrated character of punctured metal. It’s that stuff that doesn’t just sit there looking pretty. You know, those sheets with holes all over — not quite perforated, but punctured. Kind of reminds me of Swiss cheese but way tougher. What’s odd is how often this metal gets overlooked in favor of flashy alloys or ultrasonic tech, when in fact, it’s often the simple punctured designs that keep machines running quietly and efficiently. For …