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How to Form a Mirrored Stainless Steel Sphere

To make stainless steel mirror spheres, hydraulic forming is usually used instead of hand forging or traditional casting. First, it is formed, and a simpler shape than a sphere is made according to the conditions of...

To make stainless steel mirror spheres, hydraulic forming is usually used instead of hand forging or traditional casting. First, it is formed, and a simpler shape than a sphere is made according to the conditions of hydroforming, and then sealed and hydroformed. This process is like inflating a balloon. The surface is then polished. Of course, good technology can make the entire sphere look like a spherical mirror. The formed mirror spheres can be used for public art decoration according to different sizes.

Specification Reference

Sphere diameter19 mm to 5000 mm
Wall thickness0.6 mm to 6 mm
Stainless gradesAISI 201, 304, 316, 316L
Other metalsCarbon steel, brass, copper, aluminium, corten steel
FinishesMirror polish, Mill finish, Brushed, Electroplating, Sandblasting, Etching, Silk printing, Spray painted RAL colour
FormingWater pressure forming, mould pressing, spinning
Freight limit7 feet by conventional freight

FAQ

Reader Questions

Can Maoping build the piece described here?

Yes. Spheres from 19 mm to 5000 mm with 0.6 mm to 6 mm wall thickness in AISI 201, 304, 316 and 316L, plus carbon steel, brass, copper, aluminium and corten steel.

Which grade should I choose?

AISI 304 indoors and AISI 316 or 316L outdoors, particularly in coastal cities and acid rain regions.

How do I get a quotation?

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