Punching is a quick and cost effective way to create holes of varying diameters in aluminium substrate. Our bespoke tooling capabilities help us offer affordable custom solutions.
What is punching?
Punching is a machining service that is used to create holes or indentations in aluminium profiles. Profiles are placed in a power press and moved along X and Y axes according to the data entered, positioning them under the machine’s punching ram, which then punches out a hole or indented form.
We can punch simple shapes such as circles and squares. We can also use bespoke tooling, and/or a combination of single hits and overlapping geometries, to create unique shapes or configurations.
What is punching used for?
Fast, repeatable and cheaper than drilling, punching is widely used across a diverse array of industries. Some typical applications include:
Events staging
Commercial vehicle accessories
Stairlifts
Marquees
Temporary roadways
Steps and stairnosing
Advantages of Perforated Aluminum
Environmentally friendly: Aluminum sheets are recyclable and have a long lifespan. In actuality, most perforated aluminum sheets come from recycled material. In addition, perforated aluminum requires less material to produce it because of its holes.
Energy efficiency: Aluminum perforated facades allow greater control over the lighting and ventilation of a building than glass does. One can reduce energy costs by using aluminum to reflect some of the heat generated by the sun. The ability of perforated aluminum to reflect solar heat is a significant advantage for HVAC systems because they consume less energy when they don’t have to work as hard to keep the temperature steady. As a result, perforated aluminum is a better material for controlling temperature than plastic. Additionally, as perforated materials permit natural light to penetrate the structure, less artificial inside lighting is required, lowering the building’s energy consumption. Finally, it has been demonstrated that greater solar protection and ventilation can decrease a building’s maintenance expenses by enabling better heat transfer inside a building.
Privacy: Perforated aluminum panels create the illusion of solitude without making a space seem cramped. Parts of a workspace often become shut off and isolated by enclosed walls and panels. As an alternative, a workplace can be partitioned with perforated aluminum panels while maintaining ventilation and view. In addition, the panels reflect and absorb the typical noises and echoes, resulting in a relaxing and less-stressful environment.
Sound Suppression: One of the most surprising benefits of perforated aluminum is its ability to suppress sounds. Unwanted noise is dispersed and diminished through perforated panels. This feature is perfect for workplaces where loud, bothersome noises can be distracting and uncomfortable. In addition, perforated aluminum panels can be used both inside and outside to disperse sound waves.
