Terminology of Expanded Metal

Short way of diamond (SWD)

The length of short diamond diagonal from one pitch point center to another pitch point center.

Long way of diamond (LWD)

The length of long diamond diagonal from one pitch point center to another pitch point center.

Short way of opening (SWO)

The length of short diamond diagonal.

Long way of opening (LWO)

The length of long diamond diagonal.

Strand Width (W)

Diamond hole edge , strand width is metal plate length for making one strand.

Bond

The joint of two strands.

Thickness (T)

Plate thickness.

Roll

Refers to a certain length and width interwines expanded metal roll.