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Galvanized steel and stainless steel are big in construction circles -- but what about architecture and interior design? Depending on the aesthetics you crave for your next design, either one can make a very specific visual impact. In other words, we’re not necessarily going to tell you one’s better than the other. You can decide that. What we will tell you about galvanized steel vs. stainless steel, is that there are key properties to think about before you dream up any uses for them. 5 POINTS ABOUT GALVANIZED STEEL VS. STAINLESS STEEL IN INTERIOR DESIGN Makeup This is not a science class and you are probably not building a skyscraper from scratch, but it still helps to know a few basics. Galvanized steel essentially involves adding a zinc layer to a steel surface, which helps prevent rusting. It's created via hot dipping, which involves plopping an ordinary piece of steel into molten zinc; or electro dipping, which involves using electrolysis to create a zinc coating. Meanwhile, ...

Like with many other things in life, age is a big talking point in decorative metals. Is youthful glow better, or is the weather look of experience more desirable?  Each architectural metal has a different response to aging. Don't be concerned; this is normal -- and maybe even good! Regardless of whether you prefer shiny or tarnished looks, you need to be aware of the difference between brand-new architectural metal now and one affected by corrosion and oxidation. It all starts with knowing your metals and what color they eventually become. If you’re wondering which metals turn green … it all starts with a slow-moving special effect. Here's a closer look: WHICH METALS TURN GREEN? THE PATINA EFFECT EXPLAINED Think of the Statue of Liberty for a moment. What color is it? If you answered "green, with maybe a little blue," you're correct … but you wouldn’t have been 120 years ago. Copper, bronze, brass, and other metal used in interior design and architecture may not ...

Manufacturing process improvement can be tricky! We all want to improve our manufacturing processes and create added productivity. We use scads of analysis, cost accounting numbers, and other manufacturing process improvement tools to evaluate our nonproductive processes. Our computer systems keep track of labor hours used versus our standard cost estimates. We should have made 120 roll formed parts per hour and we only made 85. … So, what gives? How can we simplify the decision-making process for optimization, and direct productivity improvement dollars to the right place? Let's look at an manufacturing process improvement example of a roll forming order requiring smart investment. SUCCESSFUL MANUFACTURING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT EXAMPLE: ROLL FORMING EDITION To develop some manufacturing process improvement ideas, let's examine a sample problem: Acme Widget Co. has several different product lines of metal formed widgets. Each product line has several components made at different ...

A great roll formed steel U channel can do wonders for your project’s cost- and time-effectiveness. That’s why we created MeshTrim. MeshTrim is a product you won’t find anywhere else. Contractors typically rig a facsimile from a few pieces of sheet metal instead of seeking professional guidance, unaware of the option. The final result is typically unattractive and ends up being quite costly. Commonly, our clients have requested MeshTrim for: Partial and outdoor visual barriers U channel glass frame/U channel window trim Stair railing infill panels Security wire screens Architectural screening products More!   INTRODUCING MESHTRIM: ROLL FORMED U CHANNEL TRIM MOULDING U channel trim is a tall, skinny formed metal product. Woven wire fabric and perforated metal are a classy architectural design component -- however, they have one major issue. How do you finish the edges of these materials? Leave them bare to take the skin off the next unsuspecting passer-by? No! The most logical solut...

Can you weld copper? Absolutely. The trick is establishing the ideal joining method for your application. Here’s a look at the different processes and applications for copper welding, many of which involve the use of copper in interior design. plus how your interior framing design can benefit from them. WELDING COPPER: THE POSSIBILITIES The copper welding process lends itself to several opportunities and ideas in exterior and interior design: How to make trim look seamless Interior door casing design ideas TIG welding copper Silver soldering Brazing for joining copper with dissimilar metals copper welding - seamless baseboard moulding Silicon Bronze Welding -- Seamless Mouldings Silicon bronze is a kind of hybrid MIG welding/brazing technique. You can use a MIG welder and gun to essentially braze the materials together. Using MIG equipment and silicon bronze welding wire makes joining copper an easier, more repeatable quality process. The silicon bronze wire heating requirements aren’t...

The coronavirus pandemic has forever changed the way many of us think about architectural design and materials. Now, beyond looks and functionality, many interior designers will take public health and safety into account. One idea that’s been floated recently is increasing the use of copper antimicrobial products. So, does copper have antimicrobial properties? Yes, it absolutely does. Some have even called copper a “molecular oxygen grenade” -- read on to find out why, and why you should consider adding copper into your next design: ARE COPPER ANTIMICROBIAL PRODUCTS LEGITIMATE? When viruses and bacteria land on a copper surface, their RNA or DNA is literally blown apart by an oxidation-reduction reaction. This ability to destroy viruses and bacteria (without outside help) distinguishes copper from other metals, like stainless steel, as it literally disinfects itself. Other metals can’t do the job by themselves, allowing microbes to live for many hours or even days on their surfaces unl...

Every year, more building owners choose to install and use steel doors instead of traditional wooden doors, but why is that? Steel doors commonly see both industrial and commercial use, and doors and door frames that are made of steel also commonly appear in stores, schools, and even homes. But why are more businesses (and homeowners) choosing steel doors these days? It's simple: Metal doors outperform their wooden counterparts (in most ways). WHAT MAKES INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL STEEL DOORS SO BENEFICIAL? Many qualities of steel doors make them appealing to industrial engineers and commercial architects. Some of these benefits might even surprise you: 1. Steel Doors Provide Long-Term Value Steel provides the best long-term value for doors, whether you’re looking for the entire door or just the frame. INITIAL COSTS The initial cost of a steel door is often less than the cost of a fiberglass one, however, steel doors can sometimes cost more than similar wooden doors. Wooden doors ...

When performing maintenance on your metal mouldings, the most important thing to consider is the type of metal you’re working with. Different metals require different levels of care and cleaning methods. Some chemicals in commercial cleaners can seriously damage a beautiful moulding. However, some metals don’t need to be polished, cleaned, or cared for much at all, and can survive with a wipe down every now and then. It's also important to understand how to protect your metal mouldings not only from natural elements, but from other metals as well. Below, we’ll explain the best ways to shield different metals from corrosion. But before discussing specific metal care, let’s go over some general must-know information about decorative metal. General Metal Mouldings Information Anode (+): a positively charged metal. Cathode (-): a negatively charged metal. Galvanic Compatibility Chart: Lists metals in order of anodic index (measured in Volts). At the top is gold, with a low anodic index...

Simultaneous weight reduction and cost reduction is one of the most important development targets in the transportation industry. That doesn’t just apply to traditional cars, trucks, and trains. It also applies to trailers, buses, and alternative transportation like e-cars and e-trucks. These applications are deeply ingrained in the world of roll forming. Not surprisingly they have design best practices that are both similar and unique compared with traditional vehicles. The best lightweight materials for cars might be different from the ideal materials for trailer components. Traditional automotive weight reduction ideas might not necessarily agree with e-truck weight reduction needs. This roll forming design guide is dedicated to lightweight trailer and transportation components -- ignore at your own risk! A 7-STEP ROLL FORMING DESIGN GUIDE If your application sounds like what we’ve described above, your roll forming design challenges probably fit into these buckets: Material substit...

When you think about steel, you probably imagine that it’s pretty heavy, right? After all, something as strong as steel would have to be heavy due to its density. Cue high-strength low-alloy steel.  This high-strength metal is made specifically to provide certain mechanical properties while also providing one unique advantage: It’s lightweight for the same strength equivalent of standard steels. But what exactly is high-strength low-alloy steel and what advantages does it offer in the roll forming process over standard carbon steel? Let’s take a closer look! WHAT IS HIGH-STRENGTH LOW-ALLOY STEEL?  High-strength low-alloy steel, also referred to as HSLA steel, is popular among manufacturers for its enhanced mechanical properties and increased ability to resist corrosion compared to standard carbon steel (aka mild steel). This alone is one of the most important roll forming design considerations. HSLA steel is different from other steel because of its properties and unique capab...