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Q: Why are shipbuilding plates more expensive than medium-thick steel plates?

26/10/2023 11:18:44 1    answers in: Other
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Shipbuilding board is a high-quality plate used in the construction of large ships. Shipbuilding plates are more expensive compared to regular medium-thick plates. Some factors cause the price of shipbuilding plates to be higher than that of medium-thick plates, which will be explained in detail below.

First, shipbuilding panels cost more. Shipbuilding boards are usually made from high-quality imported wood or multi-layer plywood, while medium-thick boards are made from more common woods. In addition, since shipbuilding panels need to have excellent durability and strength, their manufacturing process requires more delicate processes, including heat treatment, drying, etc. The requirements of this series of production processes make the cost of shipbuilding plates significantly higher than that of medium-thick plates.

Second, market demand is also one of the factors why the price of shipbuilding plates is higher than that of medium and thick plates. The production and processing of shipbuilding plates have extremely high requirements on technology, equipment, etc., and relatively few manufacturers can manufacture them. At the same time, the global shipbuilding industry continues to develop, and the demand for high-quality shipbuilding plates continues to increase. The relative lack of supply has also led to high shipbuilding plate prices.

In short, the high price of shipbuilding plates comes from the higher cost and technology required for its production and processing and the relative lack of demand for shipbuilding plates in the global market. For industries that need to use shipbuilding panels, it is necessary to understand the reasons for these prices to better budget costs and select appropriate materials.

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