What is metal stretch mesh?

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What is metal stretch mesh?

Stretch mesh is a variety of metal mesh in the industry, also known as steel mesh, punching and shearing mesh and stamping mesh. A plate-shaped net with diamond holes is formed by punching, shearing and stretching metal plates. Common materials include steel plate, aluminum plate, stainless steel, etc. Stretch mesh is smoother and more advanced than metal woven mesh and welded mesh.

▲Rough welded mesh (left) fine and flat stamping mesh (right)

The hole size and pattern of stamping mesh can be processed and designed according to needs.

▲Stamping nets of different styles

Metal stretch mesh is widely used in space division, wall decoration, screens, windows, etc. it can also be used in building skin. It has unique flexibility and luster, rich and colorful colors and strong artistic beauty.

▲The flexible metal stretch mesh neutralizes the tough interior space of the factory

▲Stretch mesh with changeable colors

The hollow stretch net can let light and air enter the room, making the space have better visual feeling and comfort. In addition, it also has excellent durability and recyclability.

▲The hollowed out metal stretch net gives people a transparent visual feeling

Modern common punching, shearing and stretching methods:

「CNC machine tool punching and shearing」

CNC punch is a common punching and shearing method, and the raw materials are light, thin and flexible iron sheets. The punching and shearing process is fast and efficient, and can produce high-quality tensile mesh in batch. The stretched net is similar to soft textiles.

Surface treatment：

PVC plastic dipping (plastic spraying, plastic coating), hot galvanizing, electro galvanizing, anodizing, spraying antirust paint, etc.

Common terms:

Short pitch (SWD): the length of a short prismatic diagonal from the node center to the node center.

Long pitch (LWD): the length of a long angular diagonal from the node center to the node center.

Short pitch (inner hole) (SWO): the length of the diagonal of a short diamond hole.

Long pitch (inner hole) (lwo): the length of the diagonal of a long diamond hole.

Strand: the width of the side stem of the prismatic hole of the steel mesh is the length of the metal plate used to make a silk stem.

Bond: the junction of two silk stems.

Thickness: the thickness of the original steel plate.

Roll: a steel mesh wound into a roll indicating the specific length and width.

Mesh: steel mesh indicating specific length and width.

02.

Case appreciation

Metal stretch net can well explain the structural rhythm of the building itself, and soften the industrial sense of the whole space, so it is often used in factory transformation.

The light shines through the "veil" of the stretching net, adding a hazy beauty to the building.

「Fashion factory creative factory-b courtyard city renewal」

 Design  ▏Non static building

 Location  ▏ Beijing

When night falls, the metal mesh as the rhythmic coat of the outer skin of the building is dimly lit, and the metal mesh will shine as a continuous stitched curve in the courtyard.

「Wild goose house」

 Design  ▏Guruchi company

 Location  ▏Beijing Xidan Joy City store

Considering that the shape and the surrounding line of sight are not blocked, the design mainly uses two materials: white metal mesh and wood finish; On the basis of modeling, it retains the permeability of space and adds a sense of mystery to guests' dining. In the dining room, the white metal mesh retains the permeability of the space.

「Transformation of PAGEONE office and art exhibition hall」

 Design  ▏Building

 Location  ▏Beijing

「Chongqing printing - transformation of Changshan Boutique Hotel」

  Design  ▏Ordinary design

The "skirt" composed of thin shell structure and metal curtain wall creates an open service space integrating hotel reception, rest and multi-function hall. Floating is the top, falling is the curtain and lifting is the ladder. Passengers can walk on the skirt, forming a changeable viewing path and restoring the spatial experience of the mountain city.

「Smoore Liutang industrial park reconstruction」

 Design  ▏CM manufacturing

 Location  ▏ Shenzhen

▲Flip the undulating metal mesh

"Fog Valley" is the embodiment of atomization technology of the enterprise. It is implanted into the narrow space of the two buildings with a new concept to establish the landmark of the park and become the visual focus of the region. Two towering walls are set up with metal stretching net to build a dynamic and continuous fog valley. The inverted metal stretching net on the facade skillfully combines the indoor lighting and line of sight requirements to customize 6 kinds of inverted metal stretching net units from different angles, which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of construction.

「Etoile research center」

 Design  ▏Block Architects

Location  ▏France

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