Perforating metal starts and ends with the most crucial part – the tooling that "punches" the metal (or other substrates) to achieve a specific pattern. As a tool punches repeatedly, it presses through the metal at high speeds of up to 500 strokes per minute with immense power of up to 500 tons. Keeping the tooling in working order is incredibly important for the machine's efficiency.
The Cermak McCormick Place Station is located on Cermak Road, just east of State Street. This stop is the closest CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) station to McCormick Place, where some of the biggest trade shows in the world are held every week. When it was announced in 2013, it provided a much-needed stop in the historic Motor Row area and was set to become the 146th CTA Station.
As data centers come online faster than Superman, energy efficiency is a growing concern to ensure all the computers and servers continue humming. As these technological behemoths facilitate the storage, processing, and dissemination of vast amounts of information critical to various industries, cloud computing needs more than just HVAC to facilitate heat dissipation.
Thanks to its versatility, durability, and functionality, perforated metal has been used for various industrial and architectural applications for many years. Custom perforated metal designs have become increasingly popular due to their benefits, including unique aesthetics, functionality, and increased productivity. Let's explore the benefits of custom perforated metal designs and why they could be an excellent choice for your next project.
Contractors can unlock the true potential of building materials with the right technology. For example, innovations in metal manufacturing have opened the door for new and exciting applications for perforated metal and sheet metal. No longer purely functional, these new fabrications and finishing techniques have made it possible for designers and builders to be more creative in using these products.
Like most trends, what is hot in landscape architecture one minute might be cold the next. And then some trends last the test of time – one such is decorative metal fence panels. Since homes and lands were first divided eons ago, humans began “fencing” off their territory to keep others off their ground. While we are more “civil” when respecting one’s property than our forefathers, we still “put up a fence” around our property line. Gone are the days of consumers wanting basic fences.
Being a domestic industrial manufacturer is a proud badge to wear. From widgets to components, manufacturing is the backbone of any society. In fact, not making products domestically can cripple your supply chain. When this happens, it leads to shortages at the consumer level. Having a healthy, domestic manufacturing base can strengthen your local logistics network. Let’s look at some of the advantages of having domestic manufacturing.
It is not every day that our perforated metal can help a museum, but that is what happened when Accurate Perforating collaborated on the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. Our experienced architectural team and engineers were able to perforate and fabricate .080” aluminum panels that make this museum look stunning. Please see the link below to an article about this project that was published by Metal Architecture.
Why is perforated metal becoming so popular among architects and designers? Part of the reason lies in a larger trend toward environmentally friendly buildings. Designers are looking for ways to use building features and space more smartly.
A building’s energy efficiency often comes down to small changes. Other times, however, a single building feature can make a huge difference. Perforated metal cladding is an obvious choice for energy-efficient building design because you see an immediate difference — from better, smarter airflow to natural lighting.
Here are a few key energy-efficiency benefits you can expect from perforated metal sunshades and exterior cladding.