CNC V-grooving channel milled into stainless steel sheet before bending

Sharp corners are engineered

Laser → V-groove → sharp-edge bend → fabricate → finish → QC. One process chain, in one facility.

The process chain

Material

Zinc

A soft, matte grey that weathers to a stable protective patina. Long established in European roofing and façade work for its appearance as much as its longevity.

Laser-cut star-pattern façade panel in a dark grey finish
ZincV-grooved · sharp-edge bent

Detail

Specifying zinc

PropertiesSelf-protecting patina, soft matte appearance, very ductile.
Where to specifyFaçade cladding and external panel work where the weathered appearance is intended.
FinishesNatural, pre-weathered. Zinc is not PVD coated.
Fabrication notesVery ductile and forms well, but its behaviour is temperature dependent and it should not be worked cold in low temperatures.
Confirm before specifyingConfirm current zinc availability and minimum order with MCS before detailing around it.

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Specifying zinc?

Send the detail and MCS will confirm thickness, finish and whether it forms as drawn.