Processing Methods

Aluminium processing & woodworking machines and tools are used in the fabrication of the panel

One of the main features of Aluminum Composite Panel is that they can be routed through local panel routing machines to internationally designed vertical panels saws including hand panel routers with various kinds of routing blades

Aluminum Composite Panel can be bent with jig, press brake or plate punch.

Use top die having the desired radius while bending the Aluminum Composite Panel with a press brake.

Aluminum Composite Panel are bent in a 3-ROLLER bending machine for a larger bending radius.

Aluminum Composite Panel can be bent after routing to any desired shape with proper cuttings to the collars.

Routing and return folding of ACP is done by V-groove cutting with a panel saw or hand panel saw with a standard depth of routing by keeping margin from edge of the panel to the center of the depth of the groove, within 15-25mm uniformly around the edges and folded inside so that the outer skin exposes outside and made a tray is called a tray panel.

Routine cleaning of the ACP surface is recommended. It may be washed with solution of water and detergent and can be followed by a clean water rinse. The frequency with which cleaning is to be carried out and the choice of a suitable cleaning agent depends largely on the position of the building being cleaned and degree of contamination. Do not clean sun-heated surfaces (above 40°C) to avoid rapid drying which may lead to stain formation on the ACP. The cleaning operation must be followed by a through rinse of clean water to ensure the removal of remnants of the cleaning agent. A final wipe down by means of a sponge, leather or wiper is necessary to avoid water stains.

This manual is applicable to the cleaning and maintenance procedures for the external cladding of ACP sheets coated by PVDF.

Not only Fluorocarbon coating but also Pre-colored, Polyester Acrylic resin or normal organic coatings onto Aluminium will not show an appreciate amount of dirt collection. However, the dirt and soil depends largely on the local atmospheric conditions where the building exists.

In heavily industrialized areas, coastal areas and the areas where construction works are being carried out, it might be necessary to increase the cleaning frequency for the sake of appearance and also for the purpose of removing the dirt and soil. Very often, rainfall is effective to remove the accumulated dirt and keep the external cladding clean. In areas of low rainfall, the cleaning frequency might need to be increased. Even in the same building, the portions which are in direct sight and areas at lower level might be cleaned more frequently and less obvious portions might be cleaned at some point. And in these areas, detrimental components might be deposited on the coated surface. The cleaning schedule of the sheets will be determined by these factors. The planning of the actual cleaning schedule of external cladding can be clubbed with cleaning operations for glass and painted aluminium components.