How to Achieve a Quality Anodized and Galvanized metal weld finish? Problem: The aluminum weld finish does not match base metal color after anodizing.What should architects and fabricators consider when…
For architects, understanding the engineering behind the systems you design doesn't mean you need to perform the structural calculations yourself—thank goodness. But it does mean understanding what information the engineer…
A perforated metal façade may look simple on a rendering, but behind every panel is a series of engineering decisions: How will it attach? How will it handle wind loads?…
Commercial perforated metal railings are built to serve two purposes. At it’s basic core, railing are installed to provide user safety. But what sets perforated metal railing apart from their…
Architectural metal panels are fabricated sheet metal systems used as exterior or interior building components for cladding, screening, railings or other infill applications. Architects and contractors rely on StellarCraft’s expertise to fabricate custom metal panel…
Commercial perforated panel railings have become a popular choice in contemporary architecture because they balance safety, durability, and design flexibility in a single system. At StellarCraft, we fabricate complete perforated metal…
We’ve all experienced the IKEA moment. You open the box, excitement fades, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in parts, armed with an Allen wrench that feels more like a suggestion than…
When architects design custom metal features, the success of the final installation depends on more than fabrication skill. It depends on how well the entire process is managed from the design concept…
Lights, Camera, Action! At StellarCraft, we don’t just manufacture pre-engineered products. A large part of what we do is fully custom metal products. One recent example is a project involving 23 custom light poles and…
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” While the steps designed in your staircases might not be as groundbreaking as the first step on the moon, they still deserve an Apollo-11 type of commitment, planning, engineering and fabricating. …