Perforated ACM Facades

A composite-aluminum facade with perforation is a modern solution for exterior building decoration, featuring facade aluminum composite panels with through holes as its main characteristic. This execution technique allows for the realization of diverse design concepts, providing structures with a unique appearance.

Let’s delve into the technological specifics, the method of perforation, and everything related to it. The production of perforated facade elements from composite, also known as perforated aluminum panels, is typically carried out using a technology similar to the manufacture of classical aluminum composite cassettes with existing edging around the perimeter. The perforation of the composite for facades is done using high-precision CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines and specially trained personnel. A sheet of ACM of the required dimensions is fixed on the working table of the milling machine, and an automated process of contour cutting, milling, and hole execution is carried out under the operator’s guidance. Depending on the tasks set, available sheet dimensions, and cutting plans, the sizes of such cassettes can vary significantly.

Advantages of aluminum composite, or as they are also called, aluminum perforated cassettes:

• Aesthetic appeal: The ability to create interesting motifs and designs, both geometric and abstract.
• Improved acoustic comfort: Perforated panels can enhance the building’s acoustic insulation, reducing echoes and dampening sound.
• Ventilation: Perforated panels can provide good ventilation and air exchange.
• Light permeability: Perforation allows for control over the amount of light.
• Lightweight: Perforated composite cassettes have a relatively low weight, facilitating transportation and speeding up installation.
• Easy maintenance: No special cleaning requirements for perforated ACM cassettes, allowing the preservation of their original appearance over an extended period.
• Durability: ACM is resistant to atmospheric influences, making it a durable material for external cladding.

The aforementioned advantages make perforated ACM facades a relevant choice for modern structures and buildings characterized by unique exterior design. It is important to note that the cost of perforated cassettes is influenced not only by the material price, which depends on the panel thickness, aluminum layers, filler type, coating, etc., but also by the length of cutting and milling. Therefore, when considering the purchase of perforated composite cassettes, it’s essential to take into account that more holes lead to higher processing costs.

In general, an ACM cassette facade, sometimes mistakenly referred to as a facade made of perforated aluminum sheet, is an attractive solution for architectural projects requiring a combination of aesthetics, technical characteristics, and practicality. Its application is possible in various types of buildings, from administrative, office, and public structures to commercial and residential complexes.