Hey everyone! Let's talk about one of the coolest trends in custom metal fabrication: multicolor porous aluminum panels. These aren't your average metal sheets - they're lightweight, visually striking, and packed with functional benefits.
What Exactly Are We Talking About?
Imagine a lightweight aluminum panel that's:
- Full of precise, laser-cut patterns (the "porous" part)
- Finished with vibrant, durable colors (not just one, but multiple!)
- Textured to the touch (thanks to sand blasting)
- Ridiculously customizable
These panels are showing up everywhere: speaker grills, decorative screens, ventilation covers, artistic installations, and modern furniture.
How It's Made: The Step-by-Step Magic
1. Start with Quality Sheet Metal
It all begins with picking the right aluminum sheet. The thickness (gauge) depends on your needs - thinner for decorative pieces, thicker for structural parts.
2. Laser Cutting: Precision is Everything
This is where the "porous" magic happens. A high-power laser cuts intricate patterns, holes, or designs into the metal with incredible accuracy (±0.1mm tolerance).
Why laser cutting?
- Clean, burr-free edges
- Handles complex patterns easily
- No tooling costs for custom designs
- Fast turnaround, even for one-off pieces
3. Sand Blasting: Creating That Perfect Texture
After cutting, panels go through sand blasting (also called abrasive blasting). This process uses high-pressure air to blast fine abrasive materials at the surface.
The results:
- A uniform, matte texture
- Hides fingerprints and minor scratches
- Creates better adhesion for coloring
- Feels amazing to the touch
4. The Color Magic: How We Get Those Vibrant Hues
This is where things get really interesting. The coloring isn't paint - it's anodizing.
The anodizing process:
- The aluminum is electrically charged in a special bath
- Microscopic pores open up on the surface
- Dye is infused into these pores (this is where we can use multiple colors!)
- The surface is sealed, locking in the color permanently
Why Choose This Combo for Your Project?
1.Lightweight + Strong
Aluminum's strength-to-weight ratio is fantastic. You get durability without the bulk.
2.Endless Design Options
Geometric patterns, custom logos, organic shapes - if you can draw it, we can laser cut it.
3.Superior Functionality
Those pores aren't just for looks! They:
- Allow air flow (perfect for speakers or electronics)
- Reduce weight without sacrificing strength
- Create interesting light and shadow effects
4.Durability That Lasts
The anodized color won't rub off or fade, even after years of use.
Real-World Applications We Love
- Architectural Features: Decorative screens, room dividers, ceiling panels
- Audio Equipment: Premium speaker grills that look as good as they sound
- Retail Displays: Unique signage and product displays that grab attention
- Consumer Products: Laptop lids, appliance faces, furniture accents
- Art Installations: Large-scale pieces that play with light and space
| | CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, Bending, Spining, Wire Cutting, Stamping, Electric Discharge Machining (EDM), Injection Molding,3D Printing,Rapid Prototype,Moulds etc. |
| | Aluminum: 2000 series, 6000 series, 7075, 5052, etc. |
| Stainlesss steel: SUS303, SUS304, SS316, SS316L, 17-4PH, etc. |
| Steel: 1214L/1215/1045/4140/SCM440/40CrMo, etc. |
| Brass: 260, C360, H59, H60, H62, H63, H65, H68, H70, Bronze, Copper |
| Titanium: Grade F1-F5 |
| Plastic: Acetal/POM/PA/Nylon/PC/PMMA/PVC/PU/Acrylic/ABS/PTFE/PEEK etc. |
| | Anodized, Bead Blasted, Silk Screen, PVD Plating, Zinc/Nickl/Chrome/Titanium Plating, Brushing, Painting, Powder Coated, Passivation, Electrophoresis, Electro Polishing, Knurl, Laser/Etch/Engrave etc. |
| | ±0.002 ~ ±0.005mm |
| | Min Ra 0.1~3.2 |
| CERTIFICATE | ISO9001:2015,AS9100D,ISO13485:2016,ISO45001:2018,IATF16949:2016,ISO14001:2015,ROSH,CE etc. |
FAQ
1. Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
We are a factory located in Shenzhen, China, with 20 years of rich experience,
covering 6000 square meters. Complete facilities, including 3D quality inspection equipment, ERP system and 40 machines. If necessary, we can provide you with material certificates, sample quality inspection and other reports.
2. How to get a quote?
Detailed drawings (PDF/STEP/IGS/DWG...), including quality, delivery date, materials, quality, quantity, surface treatment and other information.
3. Can I get a quotation without drawings?
Can your engineering team draw for my creativity? Of course, we are also glad to receive your samples, pictures or detailed size drafts for accurate quotation.
4. Can you provide samples before mass production?
Of course, the sample fee is necessary. If possible, it will be returned during mass production.
5. What is the delivery date?
Generally, the sample lasts for 1-2 weeks and the batch production lasts for 3-4 weeks.
6. How do you control quality?
(1) Material Inspection - Check material surfaces and approximate dimensions.
(2) First inspection of production - ensure
critical dimensions in mass production.
(3) Sampling inspection - check the quality before delivery to the warehouse.
(4) Preshipment inspection - 100% inspection by QC assistant before shipment.
7. After sales service team
If you have any problems after receiving the product, you can provide feedback through voice call, video conference, email, etc. within one month. Our team will provide you with solutions within a week.
