Client Background
A large stainless steel baseball sculpture for Nationals Park, which meant a sphere that had to read as a specific object rather than a plain ball.
Project Details
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Product range
- Large Steel Balls
Customer Pain Points
- A baseball form is not a catalogue shape
- Seam detailing had to follow a drawing precisely
- A public sports venue means a permanent, robust installation
Our Solution
The baseball was cut from a large stainless steel ball, following a detailed drawing supplied for the piece.
Manufacturing Process
The sphere was formed first, then cut and detailed to the baseball drawing.
Supply Chain Coordination
The finished sculpture was shipped to Washington for installation at the park.
Quality Control
Incoming material
Alloy and sheet thickness are checked against the order before any blank is cut.
Forming check
Diameter and wall are measured after pressing, spinning or water pressuring.
Weld and grind
The equator weld is inspected, then welds and burrs are ground off before finishing.
Surface inspection
Every piece is inspected for scratches, dents and polish consistency under light.
Packing
Protective packing is built around the diameter and weight, and photographs are sent before dispatch.
Final Result
The large stainless steel baseball is installed at Nationals Park in Washington.
Customer Benefit
Starting from a formed sphere rather than from flat sheet gave a true spherical base for the object.
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