Services
Each architectural metal has unique characteristics that can impact its performance, design, and selection under different conditions. Retaining the assistance of a metallurgical engineer who understands the unique requirements placed on architectural metals can mean the difference between a successful application and an unsightly problem.
TMR Architectural Metals Consultants provides objective, unbiased advice on the use of stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys (nickel-silver, Monel®), aluminum, and copper-based alloys in architectural applications.
Fabrication
TMR Architectural Metals Consulting help contractors and architects identify potential product suppliers and provide fabricators with the training and technical assistance needed to eliminate fabrication problems. We provide assistance with stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys (nickel-silver, Monel®), aluminum, and copper-based alloys in architectural applications.
Supplier Identification
TMR Architectural Metals Consulting has extensive metal producer and fabricator contacts and can provide assistance in identifying suppliers with adequate experience, fabrication capabilities, and finishing skills.
Metal and Finish Specification
Selecting
appropriate candidate metals for a project is dependant on the desired service
life, aesthetic appearance requirements, the site's corrosion potential, and
aspects of the design. Our consultants understand these considerations. We
provide in-depth knowledge of the relevant industry specifications and experience
in reviewing and preparing descriptive text for project specifications.
Finishes may not be covered by industry specifications or the descriptions
may be too general to meet the needs of an architectural application's aesthetic
requirements. We can suggest potential finishes or finish combinations to
meet aesthetic and performance requirements. Assistance can be provided in
obtaining finish samples and preparing descriptions of these finishes for
specifications.
Metal Handling
Proper metal handling can prevent costly finish damage during fabrication, storage and shipping. Our consultants can review metal separation and handling procedures to reduce the possibility of scratching, embedded iron or steel, surface discoloration, corrosive chemical exposure, and other problems.
Fabrication
Our consultants are familiar with all aspects of metal fabrication and welding and have provided in-house training for fabricators. We have also written and reviewed publications on fabrication for industry associations and producers. Our services include evaluation of fabrication problems in our laboratory or the fabricator's shop, training, and preparation of fabrication procedures.
Cleaning or Restoring Finishes
Please see the description of our cleaning and restoration consulting services for information on this service. (include link)
Applying Finishes
Our consultants are recognized international experts on the application and use of stainless steel finishes in architecture. The text for the Specialty Steel Industry of North America's (SSINA) Special Finishes brochure was prepared by TMR Architectural Metals Consulting. We are also preparing the text for SSINA's website based brochure on mill polished finishes is expected to be launched in late 2003. As consultants for the Nickel Development Institute, we regularly provide workshops on stainless steel finishes and contributed to the upcoming revision of the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers' (NAAMM) publication AMP 503 Finishes for Stainless Steel.
