Iron Plate (item:iron-plate)
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A fundamental crafting material produced by smelting iron ore in a stone or steel furnace. Essential for nearly every building, belt, and assembler in the game.
Syntax
/c game.player.insert{name="iron-plate", count=100}Example
/c game.player.insert{name="iron-plate", count=100}💡 Notes
Base game item. Stack size is 100. [verify] for exact command syntax in older versions (pre-0.17).
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Early smelting
Set up a stone furnace array with 24 furnaces for a steady early-game iron supply.
Belt balance
Use splitters to balance iron plate output across multiple assembly lines.
Upgrade path
Switch to steel furnaces or electric furnaces with speed modules to double throughput.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Iron plate shortage
Check ore patch depletion and add more miners or use productivity modules in furnaces.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Don't hand-craft plates late game
- Don't ignore belt throughput limits
👍 Pros
- Essential for early automation
- High stack size for bulk transport
- Used in hundreds of recipes
👎 Cons
- Requires mining and smelting setup
- Consumed in massive quantities