‘’Picture-Perf’’ - What is it?It’s a fresh & exciting concept to add to your creations by

perforating images into sheet metal.

The Process

It starts with an image processed on a computer which is then perforated onto a sheet.

The process is similar to printing.

Instead of dots, holes are used to create an image. Different size holes represent the various shades in the image.

Here is an example of natural sunlight shining on “Picture-Perf”.

Shadow images, as you can see, can be quite effective.

Using artificial light sources contribute significantly to changing its appearance.

Curving a flat sheet with a small radiusmakes panels a lot more ridged

and can help eliminate potential distortion issues.

Completed project,the slightly curved panels are substantially stronger

& less susceptible towards vandalism

Coloured & transparent background gives added dimension,printed canvas or light diffusing plastic can be supplied behind the perforations

RGB LED’s are be fitted when required adding another dimension to “Picture-Perf”.

Detail – is determined by size & spacing of holes in relation to surface area.

Large surface areas achieve good detail without making perforations small.

Completed Project

“Picture-Perf” in Positive & negative format painted in two colours with only one perforation size.

One perforation size can be used for simple images where thick material will be used, such as floor plates.

Ideal for punched steel flooring with lighting on the underside

‘’Picture-Perf’’ image using

two hole sizes

‘’Picture-Perf” using three hole sizes

giving more of a three dimensional effect

One perforation size.

less transparent.

Two perforation sizes

More transparent

Image with two shades supplied in two different ways

Completed project

Individual panels can be punched to

create one ‘’Picture-Perf’’

image

Celtic knot pattern used for glass table

Images from drawings

‘’Picture-Perf’’ lettering used on fabricated items.

Simple and quick to manufacture‘’Picture-Perf’’ examples of balustrade infill

Microscopic stretching occurs in all perforating processes.

(Extreme example of stainless steel)

In 99% of casesour solution is to use a levelling machine

we can level up to 2.2m in both directions.

End result – totally flat sheet

“Picture-Perf” Applications

Picture-Perf is perfect for:

• Sculptures• Design Concepts• Mood light enhancing

applications• Company logos and

displays• Furniture• Advertising & Promotion

In areas of industry such as:

• Landscape Gardening• Interior Architecture• Exhibitions• Creative Lighting• Exterior & Interior

Cladding• Signage

Powder coated perforated mild steel edged with

U strip(6.35mm round

with 9.5mm staggered pitch

in 1.5mm material)

CorkGraepel Perforators & Weavers LtdBarrack Green, Kinsale,Co. Cork, IrelandTel: +353 (0) 21 4772105Fax: + 353 (0) 21 4772005Email: info@graepel.ieDublin

DublinGraepel Perforators & Weavers LtdUnit 6, Ballymount Road Ind. Est.,Walkinstown, Dublin 12Tel: +353 (0) 1 4509955Fax: + 353 (0) 1 4509815Email: graham@graepel.ie

Belfast7 Grangewood Hill,Dundonald, Belfast,Co. Antrim, BT16 1GQTel: +44 (0)28 90484800Fax: +44 (0)28 90538162Website: www.graepel.co.ukE-mail: roy@graepel.co.uk

Graepel Perforators LtdUnit 5, Burtonwood Md. Centre, Phipps Lane, Burtonwood, Warrington WA5 4HXTel: +44 (0) 1925 229809Fax: +44 (0) 1925 228069Website: www.graepel.co.ukEmail: sales@graepel.co.uk

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