MATERIALS / WORKABILITY
Workability of Solid-Core Materials
The advantages of using Móz Solid Core metal laminates is that you have the aesthetics of a high-end laminate with the workability of a metal material. What this means for you is the widest variety of products and uses in the industry.
With Móz unique custom fabrication capabilities if you can conceptualize it, we can build it- that's what we do best. Let us work out the design and fabrication details. Móz metals fabrication capabilities include the following:
Process Capability |
Advantage |
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Break Forming |
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Metal creates soft corners that don't require seaming |
Solid-Core Material |
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The color/pattern is available on both sides of the material. Two Sided Applications such as room dividers, partitions and artwork are easy to manufacture |
Embossing |
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The nature of metal materials allow for embossing and unusual forming techniques |
Rolling |
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Material thicknesses from .050" up to 1/8" can easily be rolled |
Laser and water jet cutting |
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Create intricate high-impact designs |
Once Móz metals receive their color/pattern/finish they are not post-formable by others and are not recommended for bending or forming to a radius less than 2' due to the nature of the finish.
In addition to our in-house capabilities above, you can also work with our metals in field. Listed below are some additional guidelines to working with our metals. All of this information is located in our Technical Information For Móz Metals guide.
Cutting
All blades must be clean, sharp, and properly maintained. Dull cutters create excessive chipping and burring and reduce the quality of cut. Sand down cut edges with 220 grit sand paper. Files may also be used to debur sharp edges. Always file down on the decorative surface. Before cutting material it is always best to test cut first to confirm results.
Routing
Sharp multi-fluted carbide cutters are necessary when cutting aluminum; the larger the diameter of the cutter the better the results. The speeds recommended are the same as those used in standard woodworking practices. It is important to use a router having adequate horsepower to maintain cutting speeds. It is also important that the cutter travel direction is against the cutter rotation. Always cut decorative side up (into the decorative face). When routing, the less material removed the better. It is also important that the face of the material be protected from the base plate of the router. For edge trimming, high-speed trimmers should be used (approximately 22,000 RPM) and will produce smooth burr-free edges. When using a CNC router to cut aluminum it is best to use the mister add-on to spray vegetable oil on the router bit to aide in cutting. Refer to your CNC manual for optimal settings when cutting aluminum.
Sawing with Table and Panel Saw
Always use sharp carbide tip blades with 80 to 100* teeth. Blade should be 8" to 12" in diameter, and at 0 degree rake for best results. It is always best to cut into the decorative face with the blade to minimize burring and edge distortion. Do not force material through saw. A constant feed rate will produce smoother cuts. Blade wax will promote better cuts.
Shearing
Blades must be clean, sharp and properly maintained. Due to pressure, one side will always chip. To avoid chipping take special attention to placement of decorative metal face as follows: for chip free cut to material on operator side feed thru decorative face down. for chip free cut to material on drop side feed thru decorative face up. Shears used to cut stainless may be dull and unreliable for precision cutting. Always sample cut first.
Laser and Waterjet Cutting
Laser Jet is never recommended on painted aluminum, as it will leave burn marks along edge of metal. Water Jet may be more successful using a fine cut for architectural finishes. CNC routers are typically preferred. It is recommended to sample test first.
Other Machining - Bending, Forming, Welding
Móz Metals are not post-formable beyond their natural tolerance. It is not recommended to form/curve Móz metals beyond a 2' radius as surface cracking or de-lamination may occur. All bending/forming, beyond this tolerance, must be done by the factory prior to the application of Móz colors and patterns. Welding is never recommended under any circumstances, as it will destroy/discolor the decorative finish in the welded area.
* Use 100-tooth blade when cutting metal without a backer board
