Solution
Corten Steel Sculpture Fabrication
Weathering steel pieces that develop their own patina outdoors
Overview
Weathering steel pieces that develop their own patina outdoors
Corten steel resists alkali, acid and corrosion, which is why it is used so often for outdoor sculpture. Its surface patina keeps changing with time and it carries high tensile strength, so pieces can be cut and folded into strong forms at large scale.
Process Flow
From Requirement Analysis to Delivery
Every stage below has one owner and one output, so nothing is left to be resolved on site.
Design Agreement
The form is agreed at the scale and orientation of the site.
Cutting and Folding
Plate is profiled and folded to build the geometry.
Welding and Structure
Internal structure and ground fixings are built into the piece.
Patina Development
The surface is prepared so the weathering layer develops evenly outdoors.
Base and Anchoring
Base plates, sleeves or ground spikes made to the landscape detail.
Delivery
Crated and shipped by sea for larger pieces.
Specification Reference
Capability Behind This Solution
- Sphere diameter
- 19 mm to 5000 mm
- Sphere wall thickness
- 0.6 mm to 6 mm
- Mould pressed balls
- 5 mm to 500 mm, 0.6 mm to 6 mm thick
- Stamped hemispheres
- Φ20 mm to Φ700 mm, 0.6 mm to 3 mm thick
- Assembled hemispheres
- Φ200 mm to Φ3500 mm, 0.6 mm to 3 mm thick
- Stainless grades
- AISI 201, 304, 316, 316L
- Freight limit
- 7 feet by conventional freight, larger by special arrangement
Materials We Work In
- Stainless steel 201 / 304 / 316 / 316L
- Carbon steel and mild steel
- Brass
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Corten weathering steel
Finishes
- Mirror polish
- Mill finish
- Brushed
- Electroplating
- Sandblasting
- Etching
- Silk printing
- Spray painted RAL colour
Related Cases
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FAQ
Corten Steel Sculpture Fabrication FAQ
What do you need from me to start?
A size, a grade, a finish and a destination. A drawing, a photograph or a small sample is enough for our 3D drawing team to develop the panels.
Do you quote one off pieces?
Yes. Commissions of one are normal here, and the same route also covers repeat batches.
Can I change the specification after quoting?
Yes, before production starts. Diameter, grade, wall thickness, finish and mounting can all be revised, and we requote against the change.
How is the finished piece protected in transit?
Pieces are crated for the freight route chosen. Customs clearance paperwork is handled by the carrier and we assist where extra documentation is required.
Next Step
Start With A Drawing Or A Photograph
Send what you have on WhatsApp or by email. We will tell you which forming route fits, what it costs and how long it takes.