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Metamerism

A matter of light

The metal allows for a materic and unique feel. Polyhedric, polymorphic, it enables the observer to see different worlds thanks to plays and refractions of light. Solid, but etheric at the same time, it will convey to your project an incomparable value.

Aluminium is one of the youngest metals for industrial use, having been produced on a large scale for the first time 200 years ago. Its name derives from Alum, an aluminium sulphate known and employed since ancient times for tinctures and pharmaceuticals preparation.

It is lightweight and has a high endurance-weight ratio. It is corrosion resistant, thanks to a very thin layer of oxide which prevents oxygen from corroding the underlying metal. Excellent heat and electricity conductor. It is cut with milling cutter, disk saw, and state-of-the-art fibre laser, both from pipe and metal sheet. Easy to fold and suitable for tig and mig welding. It includes a wide range of easily available metal sheet formats and aluminium pipes. The extrusion profile process is a convenient technique (low-cost moulds), even though it is suitable for big and recurring lots. Endlessly recyclable, it is a quite cheap metal, given the high workability (same sq. m. of other metals is 2/3 lighter). It needs a reasonable quantity of energy, for melting and the following rolling or extrusion processes.

Aluminium is a soft material, easily workable with chip removal tools, and recently also with state-of-the-art laser cutting. It can be folded both in the shape of metal sheets and pipes, suitable for tig and mig welding. Any welding sing disappears after cleaning. Mirror polishing is quite easy a process on aluminium, thanks to its softness. Tough, the following finish steps increase surface hardness. Aluminium is wrought through industrial processes as well, such as melting, extrusion, forging and moulding.

Light and resistant, aluminium is employed in building and roof coating, as well as in those renovation works where weight is significant. In the furniture industry, it is used for furniture structures, doors, window fixtures, etc. As for naval furniture, it is used for stepladders, railings, wardrobe and bed structures, common space, bar, ceiling and column coating, etc.. Thanks to lightness and anticorrosion, it is widely employed for appliances, fridges and industrial machinery.

Aluminium is white with a hint of blue, reminding us of technology. It can be wrought from an esthetical point of view: through powder coating, liquid coating, anodizing, after polishing and glazing processes. Thanks to its softness, it can be wrought mechanically as well, through bush-hammering, hammering, crumpling, etc.

Aluminium is a chemical element of the periodic table of elements, with the atomic number 13. Its symbol is Al It weighs 2,7gr/cm3 Aluminium is mainly extracted from bauxite minerals, the most widespread mineral on earth.


COR-TEN steel was born recently, patented by the United States Steel Corporation in 1933. The name origins derive from its main characteristics, CORT-TEN: • High CORrosion resistance • High TENsile strength

It ensures an excellent mechanical performance even after high-stress manufacturing (es: drawing, folding, welding). Endlessly and easily recyclable, since it is free of polluting paints and environmentally friendly. A fair value for money is ensured especially in the long term since it does not need any maintenance. It needs a high level of energy for melting and millwork.

COR-TEN steel is easily workable with laser cut, both from pipes and metal sheets, both for thin and thicker objects. It can be of different thickness, is foldable and suitable for tig and mig welding.

COR-TEN steel is often employed in our architectural, construction and art projects, especially for outdoor sculptures, because of its aesthetic features and weather resistance. High-strength material, it is employed thanks to its tenacity even for small dimension profiles. It can also be used for roof and facade coating, but also for building ladders, railings and planters etc. As for home furnishing, it is employed for artifacts where a natural and materic finish is needed.

The main peculiarity of COR-TEN steel is the ability of self-protecting against electrochemical corrosion, through a passivizing compact superficial coat, which is composed by the oxides of CORT-TEN alloy elements, preventing the progressive corrosion extension. The film tone changes over time from orange to dark brown, resulting non-uniform and materic. COR-TEN steel oxidation takes six months, but we can accelerate the process up to three weeks in our finish department, which includes the alternation of wet and dry cycles. If the product is designed for indoor use, home furnishing or public spaces, COR-TEN steel has to be protected in order to stop oxidation and avoid oxide particles release.

It is composed by low steel (iron) alloyed with 0,2-0,5% copper, 0,5-1,5% chromium and 0,1-0,2% phosphorus. It weighs 7,9 gr/cm3 On the market there are several metal sheet formats, we are able to manufacture up to 5000 x 1500 mm dimensions. As for pipes, they can arrive up to 6500 long and 200 mm in diameter. Since these pipes are hardly available, they can be expressly manufactured for large quantities.


The earliest evidence of iron use dates to the Sumerians and Hittites, who used it for small objects like spearheads and jewels obtained from iron recovered from meteorites, as early as 4000 years before Christ. It is estimated that iron is the most abundant metal on earth, largely available in the core and in the earth’s mantle.

Common steel ensures an excellent mechanical performance even after high-stress manufacturing, for example drawing, folding, welding and polishing. Endlessly recyclable, it is the cheapest metal, even though it always needs to stabilize its oxidization through a surface treatment, contrarily to stainless steel.It needs a high level of energy for melting and millwork.

Common steel is easily workable with laser cut, both from pipes and metal sheets, both for thin and thicker objects. It is foldable and suitable for tig, mig and autogenous welding. Moreover, it can be cleaned until obtaining mirror polishing.

Thanks to its high mechanical performance, common steel is employed in all construction and furnishing sectors, for example for chairs, tables, balustrades, appliances, door handles, furniture doors, etc, where a tenace material for small dimension profiles is required

Being an oxidizable metal, steel always has to be protected from humidity thanks to powder and liquid coating layers, or to noble metal coating through electroplating, metallization or zinc bath processes, in order to use it for aesthetic objects. Thanks to oxidization and chemical heat treatments, we can create impressive materic finishes, protecting oxidization through a natural beeswax system.

Iron is usually employed to produce steel, an alloy made of iron, carbon and other elements. Iron is the chemical element with atomic number 26. The symbol is Fe, which takes origin from the Latin ferrum. It weighs 7,9gr/cm3. There is a wide range of metal sheet formats, we can manufacture until 5000 x 1500 mm dimensions. As for pipes, they can arrive up to 6500 long and 200 mm in diameter. Metal sheets and pipes are easily available on the market.


The earliest use of brass in human activities were mentioned as early as Homer times, associating it with Afrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. Brass history is also related to Atlantis myth, where a “reddish metal” was discovered, almost as precious as gold: the name means “golden copper”, it was discovered as early as 300 years ago, but during the Middle Age its importance grew more and more, and it began to be employed to manufacture musical instruments and jewels.

Brass ensures a better mechanical performance with respect to other metals, such as temperature resistance up to 250° C. It has great antibacterial properties, a prime advantage for toilets and high-traffic places. Great electrical conductivity, high energy-saving abilities, malleability and workability, it is totally recyclable without losing its original properties. Bass is classified as one of the most expensive materials, even though its performance and advantages are worth the price. In order to manufacture it, we need less than half the energy to produce the same component with steel.

Brass pipes and sheets are manufactured with traditional tools like milling machines and mitre saws. Thanks to the state-of-the-art fibre laser it can be limitlessly cut and slotted. When the metal gets to the “semi-hard” physical state, folds very well; tig or autogenous welding and the following cleaning complete the mechanical processing cycle. It is possible to use pipe and sheet standard formats or customized profiles after the construction of a mould.

Brass is employed for building sink tops, doors and coating for kitchen, chairs, tables and decorative frames; in the construction industry it is used for house coatings, railings, balustrades and all those components which continuously come into contact with people’s hands.

Brass is suitable for various superficial finishes, both on the mechanical side such as polishing, glazing, bush-hammering, hammering, and from the point of view of surface coloration, varying from chemical to mechanical treatments, in order to have a nearly-illimited colour palette.

Brass is an alloy obtained from copper and zinc from 36 to 45%. It weighs 8,9 gr/cm3. It is zinc which guarantees the main properties to brass. There are more than sixty different kinds of brass which differ according to two main factors: the percentage of employment of the two main components, and the extension to other metals depending on the type of working. For example: • Manganese and tin increase corrosion resistance • Iron increases ultimate tensile strength • Steel increases corrosion and abrasion resistance For our manufacturing, we prefer the alloy OT-63 denomination of alloy UNI EN: CuZn37 CW508L with 62-64% copper and 38-37% zinc (an alloy which links workability characteristics to the aesthetic ones)


The Latin name for copper “cuprum” derives from the fact that it came from Cyprus island, rich in veins. The chemical symbol takes origin from the Latin name and today is still the same “CU”. Copper was discovered 10.000 years ago, the most ancient metal after gold with which people were building jewels and decorations. This orange-red malleable metal has guided every phase of our evolution

Copper is a bacteriostatic material which fights the formation of bacteria on the surface. It is magnetic and an excellent heat conductor.Highly corrosion resistant even though it is not treated, thanks to an adherent patina which spontaneously generates on the surface, firstly brown-coloured and then blue green. Malleable and robust at the same time, it can be transformed into very thin layers and sheets. Easily workable and recyclable, copper guarantees excellent advantages in terms of cost-benefit ratio. It needs a high energy quantity for melting and millwork processes.

One of the characteristics of copper is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser, easily foldable and suitable for tig, mig and autogenous welding. It is easily polishable, even though it oxidizes rapidly after that.

Copper has been used for ages in construction industry, particularly for roof, buildings and churches coatings; as for furniture sector, it is employed for kitchen doors, wainscotings, decorative inserts, lamps and accessories.

Copper is suitable for various superficial finishes, both on the mechanical side such as polishing, glazing, bush-hammering, hammering, and from the point of view of surface coloration, varying from chemical to mechanical treatments, in order to have a nearly-illimited colour palette. If copper is employed for outdoor use, it does not need to have any protection, since the oxide which generates on the surface is passivizing and protects the material from deterioration.

Copper is the chemical element number 29. It has a high specific weight 8,92 gr/cm3. If it combines with other metals is can form several alloys (today at least 400 alloys are being used), the most common ones are copper and brass respectively with tin and zinc. The standard width of metal sheets is 1000 mm, rarely 1250 mm, while their length is limited and reaches up to 5000 mm.


Stainless Steel was invented in 1872, when Woods and Clark discovered that when a part of chromium is added to the traditional iron and carbo alloy, this new material was rust resistant. Firstly, this new alloy was used just for cutlery and gun barrels; then, it started to be continuously refined and adapted to any use. A scientist from University College has recently dated back the first forging to the 1000th year. Rahil Alipur discovered a rudimentary iron and chromite alloy among the remains of a Persian crucible, showing how arm dealers were already capable of producing more resistant spears than the ones of those times. This theory has been confirmed by an ancient manuscript where there is a sort of “recipe” to show how to create this allow, thanks to a secret ingredient able to render steel particularly time-passing resistant.

Stainless steel guarantees a excellent mechanical performance, even after high-stress manufacturing, for example drawing, folding, welding and polishing. A very robust material and difficult to work with mechanic tools, easier to manufacture with moulding processes, folding and cutting even on thick sheets. Difficult to glaze and polish. Endlessly recyclable, it is a refined, enduring and resistant metal. It is more expensive, but it does not need any painting or anti-corrosion treatments, since it requires a minimal maintenance effort. It needs a high level of energy for melting and millwork.

One of the characteristics of stainless steel is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser. Easily foldable, but it needs a significant power. Suitable for tig and mig welding and easily cleanable to refurbish the welded parts. With respect to other softer materials like brass, copper and steel, stainless steel is more difficult to glaze and polish, but after polishing it stays the same over time. Stainless steels are noble metals and are divided into several categories according to the percentage of metals which compose the alloy.

It is the most widespread stainless steel, used for kitchen tops, basins, doors and backs, tube structures for kitchen and bathroom, appliances, cowls, tables and chairs. It is a good-quality steel which can be employed both in kitchen and bathroom without protection. Unsuggested for marine environments and poolside, where it is recommended to use 316 stainless steel.

304 Stainless steel is highly resistant in every domestic environment without any protective painting, also in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Moreover, it can be employed in construction industry and outdoor spaces. Besides the standard glazing and polishing finishes, this steel is suitable for acid and oxidised finishes like peltrox, other than all the mechanic processes including the deformation of the metal sheet, like bush-hammering and hammering.

304 Stainless steel belongs to austenitic steel family. It is composed of 17 to 19,5% chromium, from 8 to 10,5% nickel, which increases the material stainlessness. Acronyms: UNI EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 JIS (Japan) SUS 304 AISI (Usa) 304 304 Stainless steel is non-magnetic, thus does not attract magnets. The metal sheet formats are available in the following widths 1000, 1250, 1500 mm.; the standard length is 3000 mm, but we can also find sheets up to 5000 mm. long. There are several 304 stainless steel pipes and plates up to 6000 mm long.


Stainless Steel was invented in 1872, when Woods and Clark discovered that when a part of chromium is added to the traditional iron and carbo alloy, this new material was rust resistant. Firstly, this new alloy was used just for cutlery and gun barrels; then, it started to be continuously refined and adapted to any use. A scientist from University College has recently dated back the first forging to the 1000th year. Rahil Alipur discovered a rudimentary iron and chromite alloy among the remains of a Persian crucible, showing how arm dealers were already capable of producing more resistant spears than the ones of those times. This theory has been confirmed by an ancient manuscript where there is a sort of “recipe” to show how to create this allow, thanks to a secret ingredient able to render steel particularly time-passing resistant.

Stainless steel guarantees an excellent mechanical performance, even after high-stress manufacturing, such as drawing, folding, welding and polishing. A very robust material and difficult to work with mechanic tools, easier to manufacture with moulding processes, folding and cutting even on thick sheets. Difficult to glaze and polish. Endlessly recyclable, it is a refined, enduring and resistant metal. It is more expensive, but it does not need any painting or anticorrosion treatments, since it requires a minimal maintenance effort.

One of the characteristics of stainless steel is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser. Easily foldable, but it needs a significant power. Suitable for tig and mig welding and easily cleanable to refurbish the welded parts. With respect to other softer materials like brass, copper and steel, stainless steel is more difficult to glaze and polish, but after polishing it stays the same over time. Stainless steels are noble metals and are divided into several categories according to the percentage of metals which compose the alloy.

316 stainless steel is the most widespread material used in plant and machinery construction for the food industry, pharmaceutical industry and for hospitals and clinics furniture, especially for operating theatres and analysis laboratory. It is employed also for kitchens on ships or at the poolside; indeed, it is the best stainless steel for highly critical situations or for the ones who do not want to compromise.

Characterised by and exceptionally resistance without any protective paint, great for domestic environments such as bathroom, kitchen, etc. It can be used for marine environments and poolside, where it is suggested using a polished finish, which is less aggressive and easily cleanable. Besides the standard glazing and polishing finishes, this steel is suitable for acid and oxidised finishes like peltrox, other than all the mechanic processes including the deformation of the metal sheet, like bush-hammering and hammering.

316 Stainless steel belongs to austenitic steel family. It is composed of 16,5 to 18,5% chromium, from 10 to 13% nickel, from 2 to 2,5% molybdenum. It is the combination of these three metals which makes 316 stainless steel the most oxidization-resistant metal. Acronyms: UNI EN10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 JIS(Giappone) SUS 316 AISI (Usa) 316 316 stainless steel is non-magnetic, thus it is not attracted by magnets. The metal sheet formats are available in the following widths 1000, 1250, 1500 mm.; the standard length is 3000 mm, but we can also find sheets up to 5000 mm. long. On the market we can find different pipe sections, but their availability is sometimes limited.


Stainless Steel was invented in 1872, when Woods and Clark discovered that when a part of chromium is added to the traditional iron and carbo alloy, this new material was rust resistant. Firstly, this new alloy was used just for cutlery and gun barrels; then, it started to be continuously refined and adapted to any use. A scientist from University College has recently dated back the first forging to the 1000th year. Rahil Alipur discovered a rudimentary iron and chromite alloy among the remains of a Persian crucible, showing how arm dealers were already capable of producing more resistant spears than the ones of those times. This theory has been confirmed by an ancient manuscript where there is a sort of “recipe” to show how to create this allow, thanks to a secret ingredient able to render steel particularly time-passing resistant.

Stainless steel guarantees a excellent mechanical performance, even after high-stress manufacturing, for example drawing, folding, welding and polishing. A very robust material and difficult to work with mechanic tools, easier to manufacture with moulding processes, folding and cutting even on thick sheets. Difficult to glaze and polish. Endlessly recyclable, it is a refined, enduring and resistant metal. It is more expensive, but it does not need any painting or anticorrosion treatments, since it requires a minimal maintenance effort.

One of the characteristics of stainless steel is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser. Easily foldable, but it needs a significant power. Suitable for tig and mig welding and easily cleanable to refurbish the welded parts. With respect to other softer materials like brass, copper and steel, stainless steel is more difficult to glaze and polish, but after polishing it stays the same over time. Stainless steels are noble metals and are divided into several categories according to the percentage of metals which compose the alloy.

Some possible uses: bar and restaurants equipment, store fittings, decorative architectural elements, appliances, doors. It is unsuggested using salts and acids, it would be wise not to use it for kitchens and bathrooms, sea areas, poolside. It resists thermal failure, and it can be employed for building industrial and domestic oven details.

430 stainless steel has a strong endurance in home environment without any protective paint; in kitchens and bathrooms it has to be protected with paints suitable for steels, resulting in having a similar resistance to 304 stainless steel without protection. Besides the standard glazing and polishing finishes, this steel is suitable for acid and oxidised finishes, other than all the mechanic processes including the deformation of the metal sheet.

430 stainless steel belongs to austenitic steel family and currently is the most used worldwide. Acronyms UNI EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 JIS (Giappone) SUS 430 AISI(Usa) 430 430 stainless steel is magnetic and thus attracts magnets. This steel is mainly composed by ferrite and chromium from 16 to 18%, making it stainless and thus corrosion resistant. Welding possibilities are reduced because in high temperature welding points, the crystallin grain of the material gets bigger, but this characteristic does not influence the aesthetic result. The metal sheet formats are available in the following widths 1000, 1250, 1500 mm.; the standard length is 3000 mm, but we can also find sheets up to 5000 mm. long. 430 stainless steel pipes are not available on the market, and they can be built only for big quantities.

Metamerism

A matter of light

The metal allows for a materic and unique feel. Polyhedric, polymorphic, it enables the observer to see different worlds thanks to plays and refractions of light. Solid, but etheric at the same time, it will convey to your project an incomparable value.

Aluminium is one of the youngest metals for industrial use, having been produced on a large scale for the first time 200 years ago. Its name derives from Alum, an aluminium sulphate known and employed since ancient times for tinctures and pharmaceuticals preparation.

It is lightweight and has a high endurance-weight ratio. It is corrosion resistant, thanks to a very thin layer of oxide which prevents oxygen from corroding the underlying metal. Excellent heat and electricity conductor. It is cut with milling cutter, disk saw, and state-of-the-art fibre laser, both from pipe and metal sheet. Easy to fold and suitable for tig and mig welding. It includes a wide range of easily available metal sheet formats and aluminium pipes. The extrusion profile process is a convenient technique (low-cost moulds), even though it is suitable for big and recurring lots. Endlessly recyclable, it is a quite cheap metal, given the high workability (same sq. m. of other metals is 2/3 lighter). It needs a reasonable quantity of energy, for melting and the following rolling or extrusion processes.

Aluminium is a soft material, easily workable with chip removal tools, and recently also with state-of-the-art laser cutting. It can be folded both in the shape of metal sheets and pipes, suitable for tig and mig welding. Any welding sing disappears after cleaning. Mirror polishing is quite easy a process on aluminium, thanks to its softness. Tough, the following finish steps increase surface hardness. Aluminium is wrought through industrial processes as well, such as melting, extrusion, forging and moulding.

Light and resistant, aluminium is employed in building and roof coating, as well as in those renovation works where weight is significant. In the furniture industry, it is used for furniture structures, doors, window fixtures, etc. As for naval furniture, it is used for stepladders, railings, wardrobe and bed structures, common space, bar, ceiling and column coating, etc.. Thanks to lightness and anticorrosion, it is widely employed for appliances, fridges and industrial machinery.

Aluminium is white with a hint of blue, reminding us of technology. It can be wrought from an esthetical point of view: through powder coating, liquid coating, anodizing, after polishing and glazing processes. Thanks to its softness, it can be wrought mechanically as well, through bush-hammering, hammering, crumpling, etc.

Aluminium is a chemical element of the periodic table of elements, with the atomic number 13. Its symbol is Al It weighs 2,7gr/cm3 Aluminium is mainly extracted from bauxite minerals, the most widespread mineral on earth.


COR-TEN steel was born recently, patented by the United States Steel Corporation in 1933. The name origins derive from its main characteristics, CORT-TEN: • High CORrosion resistance • High TENsile strength

It ensures an excellent mechanical performance even after high-stress manufacturing (es: drawing, folding, welding). Endlessly and easily recyclable, since it is free of polluting paints and environmentally friendly. A fair value for money is ensured especially in the long term since it does not need any maintenance. It needs a high level of energy for melting and millwork.

COR-TEN steel is easily workable with laser cut, both from pipes and metal sheets, both for thin and thicker objects. It can be of different thickness, is foldable and suitable for tig and mig welding.

COR-TEN steel is often employed in our architectural, construction and art projects, especially for outdoor sculptures, because of its aesthetic features and weather resistance. High-strength material, it is employed thanks to its tenacity even for small dimension profiles. It can also be used for roof and facade coating, but also for building ladders, railings and planters etc. As for home furnishing, it is employed for artifacts where a natural and materic finish is needed.

The main peculiarity of COR-TEN steel is the ability of self-protecting against electrochemical corrosion, through a passivizing compact superficial coat, which is composed by the oxides of CORT-TEN alloy elements, preventing the progressive corrosion extension. The film tone changes over time from orange to dark brown, resulting non-uniform and materic. COR-TEN steel oxidation takes six months, but we can accelerate the process up to three weeks in our finish department, which includes the alternation of wet and dry cycles. If the product is designed for indoor use, home furnishing or public spaces, COR-TEN steel has to be protected in order to stop oxidation and avoid oxide particles release.

It is composed by low steel (iron) alloyed with 0,2-0,5% copper, 0,5-1,5% chromium and 0,1-0,2% phosphorus. It weighs 7,9 gr/cm3 On the market there are several metal sheet formats, we are able to manufacture up to 5000 x 1500 mm dimensions. As for pipes, they can arrive up to 6500 long and 200 mm in diameter. Since these pipes are hardly available, they can be expressly manufactured for large quantities.


The earliest evidence of iron use dates to the Sumerians and Hittites, who used it for small objects like spearheads and jewels obtained from iron recovered from meteorites, as early as 4000 years before Christ. It is estimated that iron is the most abundant metal on earth, largely available in the core and in the earth’s mantle.

Common steel ensures an excellent mechanical performance even after high-stress manufacturing, for example drawing, folding, welding and polishing. Endlessly recyclable, it is the cheapest metal, even though it always needs to stabilize its oxidization through a surface treatment, contrarily to stainless steel.It needs a high level of energy for melting and millwork.

Common steel is easily workable with laser cut, both from pipes and metal sheets, both for thin and thicker objects. It is foldable and suitable for tig, mig and autogenous welding. Moreover, it can be cleaned until obtaining mirror polishing.

Thanks to its high mechanical performance, common steel is employed in all construction and furnishing sectors, for example for chairs, tables, balustrades, appliances, door handles, furniture doors, etc, where a tenace material for small dimension profiles is required.

Being an oxidizable metal, steel always has to be protected from humidity thanks to powder and liquid coating layers, or to noble metal coating through electroplating, metallization or zinc bath processes, in order to use it for aesthetic objects. Thanks to oxidization and chemical heat treatments, we can create impressive materic finishes, protecting oxidization through a natural beeswax system.

Iron is usually employed to produce steel, an alloy made of iron, carbon and other elements. Iron is the chemical element with atomic number 26. The symbol is Fe, which takes origin from the Latin ferrum. It weighs 7,9gr/cm3. There is a wide range of metal sheet formats, we can manufacture until 5000 x 1500 mm dimensions. As for pipes, they can arrive up to 6500 long and 200 mm in diameter. Metal sheets and pipes are easily available on the market.


The earliest use of brass in human activities were mentioned as early as Homer times, associating it with Afrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. Brass history is also related to Atlantis myth, where a “reddish metal” was discovered, almost as precious as gold: the name means “golden copper”, it was discovered as early as 300 years ago, but during the Middle Age its importance grew more and more, and it began to be employed to manufacture musical instruments and jewels.

Brass ensures a better mechanical performance with respect to other metals, such as temperature resistance up to 250° C. It has great antibacterial properties, a prime advantage for toilets and high-traffic places. Great electrical conductivity, high energy-saving abilities, malleability and workability, it is totally recyclable without losing its original properties. Bass is classified as one of the most expensive materials, even though its performance and advantages are worth the price. In order to manufacture it, we need less than half the energy to produce the same component with steel.

Brass pipes and sheets are manufactured with traditional tools like milling machines and mitre saws. Thanks to the state-of-the-art fibre laser it can be limitlessly cut and slotted. When the metal gets to the “semi-hard” physical state, folds very well; tig or autogenous welding and the following cleaning complete the mechanical processing cycle. It is possible to use pipe and sheet standard formats or customized profiles after the construction of a mould.

Brass is employed for building sink tops, doors and coating for kitchen, chairs, tables and decorative frames; in the construction industry it is used for house coatings, railings, balustrades and all those components which continuously come into contact with people’s hands.

Brass is suitable for various superficial finishes, both on the mechanical side such as polishing, glazing, bush-hammering, hammering, and from the point of view of surface coloration, varying from chemical to mechanical treatments, in order to have a nearly-illimited colour palette.

Brass is an alloy obtained from copper and zinc from 36 to 45%. It weighs 8,9 gr/cm3. It is zinc which guarantees the main properties to brass. There are more than sixty different kinds of brass which differ according to two main factors: the percentage of employment of the two main components, and the extension to other metals depending on the type of working. For example: • Manganese and tin increase corrosion resistance • Iron increases ultimate tensile strength • Steel increases corrosion and abrasion resistance For our manufacturing, we prefer the alloy OT-63 denomination of alloy UNI EN: CuZn37 CW508L with 62-64% copper and 38-37% zinc (an alloy which links workability characteristics to the aesthetic ones)


The Latin name for copper “cuprum” derives from the fact that it came from Cyprus island, rich in veins. The chemical symbol takes origin from the Latin name and today is still the same “CU”. Copper was discovered 10.000 years ago, the most ancient metal after gold with which people were building jewels and decorations. This orange-red malleable metal has guided every phase of our evolution.

Copper is a bacteriostatic material which fights the formation of bacteria on the surface. It is magnetic and an excellent heat conductor. Highly corrosion resistant even though it is not treated, thanks to an adherent patina which spontaneously generates on the surface, firstly brown-coloured and then blue green. Malleable and robust at the same time, it can be transformed into very thin layers and sheets. Easily workable and recyclable, copper guarantees excellent advantages in terms of cost-benefit ratio. It needs a high energy quantity for melting and millwork processes.

One of the characteristics of copper is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser, easily foldable and suitable for tig, mig and autogenous welding. It is easily polishable, even though it oxidizes rapidly after that.

Copper has been used for ages in construction industry, particularly for roof, buildings and churches coatings; as for furniture sector, it is employed for kitchen doors, wainscotings, decorative inserts, lamps and accessories.

Copper is suitable for various superficial finishes, both on the mechanical side such as polishing, glazing, bush-hammering, hammering, and from the point of view of surface coloration, varying from chemical to mechanical treatments, in order to have a nearly-illimited colour palette. If copper is employed for outdoor use, it does not need to have any protection, since the oxide which generates on the surface is passivizing and protects the material from deterioration.

Copper is the chemical element number 29.
It has a high specific weight 8,92 gr/cm3. If it combines with other metals is can form several alloys (today at least 400 alloys are being used), the most common ones are copper and brass respectively with tin and zinc. The standard width of metal sheets is 1000 mm, rarely 1250 mm, while their length is limited and reaches up to 5000 mm.


Stainless Steel was invented in 1872, when Woods and Clark discovered that when a part of chromium is added to the traditional iron and carbo alloy, this new material was rust resistant. Firstly, this new alloy was used just for cutlery and gun barrels; then, it started to be continuously refined and adapted to any use. A scientist from University College has recently dated back the first forging to the 1000th year.Rahil Alipur discovered a rudimentary iron and chromite alloy among the remains of a Persian crucible, showing how arm dealers were already capable of producing more resistant spears than the ones of those times. This theory has been confirmed by an ancient manuscript where there is a sort of “recipe” to show how to create this allow, thanks to a secret ingredient able to render steel particularly time-passing resistant.

Stainless steel guarantees a excellent mechanical performance, even after high-stress manufacturing, for example drawing, folding, welding and polishing. A very robust material and difficult to work with mechanic tools, easier to manufacture with moulding processes, folding and cutting even on thick sheets. Difficult to glaze and polish. Endlessly recyclable, it is a refined, enduring and resistant metal. It is more expensive, but it does not need any painting or anti-corrosion treatments, since it requires a minimal maintenance effort. It needs a high level of energy for melting and millwork.

One of the characteristics of stainless steel is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser. Easily foldable, but it needs a significant power. Suitable for tig and mig welding and easily cleanable to refurbish the welded parts. With respect to other softer materials like brass, copper and steel, stainless steel is more difficult to glaze and polish, but after polishing it stays the same over time. Stainless steels are noble metals and are divided into several categories according to the percentage of metals which compose the alloy.

It is the most widespread stainless steel, used for kitchen tops, basins, doors and backs, tube structures for kitchen and bathroom, appliances, cowls, tables and chairs. It is a good-quality steel which can be employed both in kitchen and bathroom without protection. Unsuggested for marine environments and poolside, where it is recommended to use 316 stainless steel.

304 Stainless steel is highly resistant in every domestic environment without any protective painting, also in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Moreover, it can be employed in construction industry and outdoor spaces. Besides the standard glazing and polishing finishes, this steel is suitable for acid and oxidised finishes like peltrox, other than all the mechanic processes including the deformation of the metal sheet, like bush-hammering and hammering.

304 Stainless steel belongs to austenitic steel family. It is composed of 17 to 19,5% chromium, from 8 to 10,5% nickel, which increases the material stainlessness. Acronyms: UNI EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 JIS (Japan) SUS 304 AISI (Usa) 304 304 Stainless steel is non-magnetic, thus does not attract magnets. The metal sheet formats are available in the following widths 1000, 1250, 1500 mm.; the standard length is 3000 mm, but we can also find sheets up to 5000 mm. long. There are several 304 stainless steel pipes and plates up to 6000 mm long.


Stainless Steel was invented in 1872, when Woods and Clark discovered that when a part of chromium is added to the traditional iron and carbo alloy, this new material was rust resistant. Firstly, this new alloy was used just for cutlery and gun barrels; then, it started to be continuously refined and adapted to any use. A scientist from University College has recently dated back the first forging to the 1000th year.Rahil Alipur discovered a rudimentary iron and chromite alloy among the remains of a Persian crucible, showing how arm dealers were already capable of producing more resistant spears than the ones of those times. This theory has been confirmed by an ancient manuscript where there is a sort of “recipe” to show how to create this allow, thanks to a secret ingredient able to render steel particularly time-passing resistant.

Stainless steel guarantees an excellent mechanical performance, even after high-stress manufacturing, such as drawing, folding, welding and polishing. A very robust material and difficult to work with mechanic tools, easier to manufacture with moulding processes, folding and cutting even on thick sheets. Difficult to glaze and polish. Endlessly recyclable, it is a refined, enduring and resistant metal. It is more expensive, but it does not need any painting or anticorrosion treatments, since it requires a minimal maintenance effort.

One of the characteristics of stainless steel is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser. Easily foldable, but it needs a significant power. Suitable for tig and mig welding and easily cleanable to refurbish the welded parts. With respect to other softer materials like brass, copper and steel, stainless steel is more difficult to glaze and polish, but after polishing it stays the same over time. Stainless steels are noble metals and are divided into several categories according to the percentage of metals which compose the alloy.

316 stainless steel is the most widespread material used in plant and machinery construction for the food industry, pharmaceutical industry and for hospitals and clinics furniture, especially for operating theatres and analysis laboratory. It is employed also for kitchens on ships or at the poolside; indeed, it is the best stainless steel for highly critical situations or for the ones who do not want to compromise.

Characterised by and exceptionally resistance without any protective paint, great for domestic environments such as bathroom, kitchen, etc. It can be used for marine environments and poolside, where it is suggested using a polished finish, which is less aggressive and easily cleanable. Besides the standard glazing and polishing finishes, this steel is suitable for acid and oxidised finishes like peltrox, other than all the mechanic processes including the deformation of the metal sheet, like bush-hammering and hammering.

316 Stainless steel belongs to austenitic steel family. It is composed of 16,5 to 18,5% chromium, from 10 to 13% nickel, from 2 to 2,5% molybdenum. It is the combination of these three metals which makes 316 stainless steel the most oxidization-resistant metal. Acronyms: UNI EN10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 JIS(Giappone) SUS 316 AISI (Usa) 316 316 stainless steel is non-magnetic, thus it is not attracted by magnets. The metal sheet formats are available in the following widths 1000, 1250, 1500 mm.; the standard length is 3000 mm, but we can also find sheets up to 5000 mm. long. On the market we can find different pipe sections, but their availability is sometimes limited.


Stainless Steel was invented in 1872, when Woods and Clark discovered that when a part of chromium is added to the traditional iron and carbo alloy, this new material was rust resistant. Firstly, this new alloy was used just for cutlery and gun barrels; then, it started to be continuously refined and adapted to any use. A scientist from University College has recently dated back the first forging to the 1000th year.Rahil Alipur discovered a rudimentary iron and chromite alloy among the remains of a Persian crucible, showing how arm dealers were already capable of producing more resistant spears than the ones of those times. This theory has been confirmed by an ancient manuscript where there is a sort of “recipe” to show how to create this allow, thanks to a secret ingredient able to render steel particularly time-passing resistant.

Stainless steel guarantees a excellent mechanical performance, even after high-stress manufacturing, for example drawing, folding, welding and polishing. A very robust material and difficult to work with mechanic tools, easier to manufacture with moulding processes, folding and cutting even on thick sheets. Difficult to glaze and polish. Endlessly recyclable, it is a refined, enduring and resistant metal. It is more expensive, but it does not need any painting or anticorrosion treatments, since it requires a minimal maintenance effort.

One of the characteristics of stainless steel is the simple workability of pipes and metal sheets with fibre laser. Easily foldable, but it needs a significant power. Suitable for tig and mig welding and easily cleanable to refurbish the welded parts. With respect to other softer materials like brass, copper and steel, stainless steel is more difficult to glaze and polish, but after polishing it stays the same over time. Stainless steels are noble metals and are divided into several categories according to the percentage of metals which compose the alloy.

Some possible uses: bar and restaurants equipment, store fittings, decorative architectural elements, appliances, doors. It is unsuggested using salts and acids, it would be wise not to use it for kitchens and bathrooms, sea areas, poolside. It resists thermal failure, and it can be employed for building industrial and domestic oven details.

430 stainless steel has a strong endurance in home environment without any protective paint; in kitchens and bathrooms it has to be protected with paints suitable for steels, resulting in having a similar resistance to 304 stainless steel without protection. Besides the standard glazing and polishing finishes, this steel is suitable for acid and oxidised finishes, other than all the mechanic processes including the deformation of the metal sheet.

430 stainless steel belongs to austenitic steel family and currently is the most used worldwide. Acronyms UNI EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 JIS (Giappone) SUS 430 AISI(Usa) 430 430 stainless steel is magnetic and thus attracts magnets. This steel is mainly composed by ferrite and chromium from 16 to 18%, making it stainless and thus corrosion resistant. Welding possibilities are reduced because in high temperature welding points, the crystallin grain of the material gets bigger, but this characteristic does not influence the aesthetic result.The metal sheet formats are available in the following widths 1000, 1250, 1500 mm.; the standard length is 3000 mm, but we can also find sheets up to 5000 mm. long. 430 stainless steel pipes are not available on the market, and they can be built only for big quantities.

Integrations

The extensive experience of DMM in managing high-complexity projects, allows us to develop our own techniques for integrating different materials of outstanding aesthetic and structural effect.

Integrations

The extensive experience of DMM in managing high-complexity projects, allows us to develop our own techniques for integrating different materials of outstanding aesthetic and structural effect.