New Design Steel Door Skin, Modern Metal Door Designs
Designing a new steel door skin involves creating a unique pattern or texture that will give the door an attractive and modern appearance. This can be achieved through various techniques, such as stamping, embossing, or laser cutting.
Embossing a steel door skin involves creating a raised or recessed design on the surface of the steel by applying pressure using an embossing die or mold. This process adds texture, depth, and visual interest to the door, making it more aesthetically appealing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to embossing a steel door skin:
- Design: Begin by creating a design for the embossing pattern. This could be a simple geometric pattern, an intricate floral design, or a combination of textures. Use graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or Inkscape, to create a digital vector design.
- Material selection: Choose the appropriate steel material for your door skin, such as mild steel, stainless steel, or galvanized steel. Each material has different properties and suitability for embossing.
- Create the embossing die: Based on your design, create a custom embossing die or mold. This can be done using CNC machining, 3D printing, or other manufacturing methods. The die should be made from a durable material, such as hardened steel or brass, to withstand the embossing process.
- Prepare the steel door skin: Select a steel sheet with an appropriate thickness for embossing, typically ranging from 24-gauge (0.6mm) to 20-gauge (1mm). Make sure the steel sheet is clean and free of any debris or contaminants.
- Set up the embossing press: Install the embossing die in a hydraulic press or a dedicated embossing machine, making sure it is properly aligned and secure.
- Emboss the steel door skin: Place the steel sheet in the press or machine, aligning it with the embossing die. Apply pressure to the steel sheet using the hydraulic press or embossing machine, forcing the steel into the die and creating the raised or recessed design. Monitor the process closely to ensure the embossing is consistent and precise.
- Inspect the embossed door skin: After the embossing process is complete, carefully inspect the steel door skin for any inconsistencies, defects, or imperfections in the embossed design. Make any necessary adjustments or corrections to the process if needed.
- Finishing: Apply a protective coating, such as paint, powder coating, or clear coat, to the embossed steel door skin to enhance its appearance and protect it from corrosion.
- Installation: Attach the embossed steel door skin to the door’s internal core, such as foam or honeycomb material, using adhesives or mechanical fasteners. Ensure the door skin is properly aligned and securely attached to the door.
Sheet material: Cold rolled sheet, Galvanized sheet, Zinc alloy sheet, Wood grain sheet, prepainted steel sheet
Sheet thickness: 0.5mm, 0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm
Sheet width: 600mm, 625mm, 750mm,900mm, 975mm,1000mm, 1250mm
Sheet length: 1800mm, 2000mm, 2015mm, 2050mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 2300mm