The Decorative Uses of Sheet Metal Stamping
I’m happy with my recent career change, but I have to admit that sometimes I miss my old industry. Although I worked as the director for the art department for my old company; that company was a manufacturer and I absolutely loved the science and technology surrounding the business. These days, you’ll actually find me reading a magazine on plastics or architecture before I’ll pick up a book on graphic design. I love the prospect of new information – the learning process and the feeling of acquiring new knowledge.
My latest informational passion is architecture, as evidenced by my mention of preferred reading material above. It started when I was still married and we had grand plans to build our dream home. I started getting interested in design and construction trends, the move to green materials, and how the industry was compensating for the shortage of some raw materials and their accompanying price hikes.
I started seeing a trend in metal roofs. They last longer, they look cool, and the ideas is that it is sustainable. I saw that the trend had moved also to a point of design – the decorative touches you see around the house. Perforated metal is turning up as lighting covers, ceiling and wall panels, balcony guards, and more. It’s modern looking, clean, easy to maintain, and long lasting. Sheet Metal Stamping can provide a plethora of cool ornamental patterns.
Of course, that is just the decorative use for stamped metal products. More traditionally you see the product in appliances (think your dryer drum), automotive equipment (grilles and guards), medical equipment, and more. I’m endlessly fascinated that a product that has so many industrial type uses has trended toward something that’s in high demand for decorating your home.
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