FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions architects, designers and fabricators actually ask before placing a first order.
What is V-grooving in metal fabrication?
V-grooving is a precision channel-milling operation carried out along the bend line before the sheet is folded. Removing a controlled amount of material lets the metal close to a much smaller radius than a press brake alone can produce, giving architectural profiles a sharp, near-zero-radius external corner with a cleaner joint.
Which metals does Metal Craft Studio fabricate?
Stainless steel, aluminium, brass, bronze, copper, mild steel and zinc, in thicknesses from 0.25 mm to 4 mm, finished in mirror, hairline, matte, bead blast, antique or brushed, PVD (gold, rose gold, champagne gold, black, bronze) and powder coating.
Why does MCS apply finishes after fabrication?
Pre-coated sheet leaves raw, uncoated metal exposed at every cut and every joint. MCS cuts, bends, welds and buffs each piece first and coats it afterwards, so the colour is continuous across faces, edges and welds.
Does MCS work from architects' drawings?
Yes. Most MCS work begins as a supplied drawing rather than a catalogue number. Send a PDF, DWG or DXF and MCS returns a fabrication review covering material, thickness, bend sequence, groove positions, finish and any point where the geometry cannot be produced as drawn.
Does MCS handle bulk and production orders?
Yes. Prototype, sample, bulk and contract production run on the same machines, so what is approved at sample stage is reproducible at quantity.
Why is there no online pricing?
A quotation depends on material, thickness, dimensions, profile, quantity, number of bends, grooves, laser processing, finish and complexity. A fixed published price would be either wrong or so padded as to be useless.
Where does MCS supply?
From the manufacturing facility in Narela, Delhi, across Delhi NCR and to projects throughout India.
Can I get physical samples?
Yes, and you should. No screen or printed swatch reproduces a metal finish honestly — finish should be signed off on physical metal in the intended grade and thickness.