Perforated Metal
Perforated metal is a simple process of using a press to punch holes out of a piece of metal. Here are 3 different variations to that manufacturing process that can influence your design.
All-Across Perforation Manufacturing
All-across perforation can start with a coil of aluminum or sheets and go through a press with fixed dies that rapidly open and shut, punching the holes as they go.
View common all across patterns:
PROS
- Fast production
- Cost-effective
CONS
- Reduced design flexibility (the holes are the same from line to line)
Turret Press, Custom Perforation Manufacturing
Turret Press perforation uses a press with a moving bed and a library of dies it can select for punch and dimple surfaces. The equipment can take in design files and place holes to create unique textures and patterns.
PROS
- High level of flexibility in design
- Dimpling is available
CONS
- Slower manufacturing process
- Slightly higher cost
Picture PERFect Perforated Manufacturing
Picture PERFect is an AMICO proprietary process that takes images and converts them into a perforated pattern that a turret press uses to create images in metal using holes. To learn more about how to start a Picture PERFect project, click here.
