This article is another in the series of posts featuring notes from my co-workers on their favorite finish. Our guest blogger is Randy Schultz. Randy works with the development of our finishes each day. The finish he chose is one of our new mechanical finishes developed for our latest trend ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Deidre Kruser
Custom Aluminum Finishes A quick look through our library of finishes on aluminum and you'll recognize that inspiration comes from all around us. The metal surface is a blank canvas. Pure aluminum finishes are an option or you can push the envelope with unique custom finishes. Layering processes ...
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Deidre Kruser
Damascus Steel Trim The distinctive damascus pattern is the focus of this aluminum trim. The simple, yet elegant, design is our interpretation of the classic damascene steel finish. Damascene or damascus steel, developed over 1,500 years ago, is recognizable by a charachteristic swirl pattern on ...
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Deidre Kruser
The Story Starts with the Finish was the title of our presentation at the IDSA Midwest District Conference this past weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The presentation was part of the IDSA Materials and Processes Section's efforts to share information on materials and processes used in product ...
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Deidre Kruser
Coined aluminum finishes are popular in automotive trim design. The authentic metal surfaces can also be integrated into trim for laptops, cell phones and cosmetic compacts.
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Trim Aluminum trim integrates authentic brushed metal finishes, geometric structures, patinas, woodgrains and custom finishes into simple or complex shapes. We are often asked how we do this. Many assume that color and graphics are added after forming the metal. This is not the case. All ...
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Deidre Kruser
Change This... Get That There are a myriad of options available in creating aluminum finishes. Consider structure, process and color. Change one variable and transform the finish. This article shares a simple exploration in pinstripe finishes on aluminum. The color, gloss level and process are the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Thinking Big A new series of decorative aluminum and steel surfaces created for Gage Corporation explores linear structures on metal. This exploration includes traditional pinstripes and organic linear finishes.
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Deidre Kruser
Textured Finishes on Aluminum Texture adds visual and tactile dimension to finishes while adding to the perceived value of a finish. Printed texture gives you control over not only the look but the feel of your custom finish. Use texture on geometric and technical finishes to add a look and feel of ...
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