Hemmered Stainless Steel Sheet
Hammer-textured stainless steel sheet is a type of metal sheet whose surface forms a unique texture through hammering. It not only retains the corrosion resistance and high strength of stainless steel, but also has a unique three-dimensional decorative effect and practical advantages.
The charm of appearance and vision
The most eye-catching feature of stainless steel hammered sheets lies in their surface effect, which sets them apart from ordinary smooth stainless steel.
Three-dimensional texture sense
Its surface is dotted with irregular pits of various sizes and depths, resembling the marks left by hammering. This uneven texture will produce rich changes in light and shadow under the light, creating a unique diffuse reflection effect and avoiding the drawbacks of smooth stainless steel that are prone to leaving fingerprints and scratches.
Rich color options
The basic hammer-textured sheet retains the original color of stainless steel (silver), but more often, it will present a variety of colors such as champagne gold, rose gold, and bronze black through processes like PVD coating, electroplating or spraying.
The core manufacturing process
Hammering is a technique that uses tools such as hammers to shape or strengthen metal sheets through precise hammering. Modern mass production often employs mechanical embossing or rolling methods to efficiently replicate hammer marks. Hand hammering, on the other hand, pursues a unique artistic effect even more.
Mechanical embossing process
This is currently the most important method in large-scale production. By using specially designed rollers with hammer patterns on the surface, continuous embossing is carried out under high pressure on the surface of stainless steel sheets, thereby efficiently and consistently replicating the hammer effect. This method features high production efficiency, controllable and uniform patterns, and is suitable for large-scale project applications.
Manual hammering technique
When it comes to traditional or the pursuit of ultimate artistic effects, it is hammered by hand using specially designed tools by artisans. The texture formed in this way is unique, natural and dynamic, full of irreplaceable artistic value. However, it is costly and inefficient, and is often seen in high-end custom artworks or luxury components.
Outstanding performance and practical advantages
Thanks to the advantages of stainless steel raw materials, hammered sheets are not only aesthetically pleasing but also possess the inherent benefits of stainless steel.
Outstanding durability and corrosion resistance
It inherits all the advantages of stainless steel base materials, mainly using austenitic stainless steels such as 304 and 316, which have excellent acid and alkali resistance and anti-rust ability, and are especially suitable for humid environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, and coastal buildings.
Outstanding wear resistance and scratch concealment ability
The three-dimensional texture on the surface makes it more scratch-resistant than the glossy panel. Even if there are minor scratches, they will be perfectly hidden in the intricate patterns, greatly reducing maintenance costs and the impact on aesthetics.
High strength and easy cleaning
The board itself has a solid structure. Its concave and convex surface reduces the direct contact area with dirt, and it is not easy to leave fingerprints and water stains. Daily cleaning and maintenance are very simple.
Conclusion
The stainless steel hammer-textured sheet has successfully elevated the practicality of the material to an artistic level. It is not only a high-performance engineering material, but also tough, durable and easy to maintain. It is another highly expressive decorative material, offering unlimited possibilities for design through its unique three-dimensional texture and light and shadow effects. When making a choice, the grade of stainless steel (such as 304 or 316) should be determined based on the usage environment (such as the strength of corrosiveness), and the coarseness and color of the texture should be selected according to the design effect requirements, so as to maximize the advantages of this material.
