A situation was presented from the Arizona State University project, designed by Infinite Scale, with wanting a seamless weld not exposing any assembly hardware for some of their ID signs. This challenge meant we couldn’t grind down the welds because the structural integrity and engineering stamp would need to be valid. L&H Companies had to come up with an innovative way to join two surfaces at 45 degree right angles to create a virtually seamless square weld on the ID signs.
Working together with our welders, who have a combined 100 years of experience, we came up with a method to weld the aluminum channels together that allowed for the structure underneath to maintain its integrity and engineering stamp, while appearing on the outside as a seamless finish. The final result, an innovative ID sign that had zero seams on the exterior of it.
A second challenge was to fabricate two identical panels that would line up perfectly creating a seamless view on the pylon sign. Using our Flow Mach Waterjet, L&H Companies cut the detailed ASU pitchfork toppers which not only created a precise identical cut on both panels but saved time for the client due to its excellence in speed and accuracy. The Waterjet also took their branding element, the pitchfork, to another innovative level by highlighting it and creating an architectural feature embedded into the sign versus etching it plainly. It bought the pitchfork to life where you can virtually see through it to fuse with the environment around it creating a dynamic display.
The ID signs and pylon sign was an incredible success for L&H Companies pushing the barriers of what a fabricator can do with signs. With emerging design trends on the rise, it’s inherent that sign fabricators today need to respond with innovative engineering solutions and state-of-the-art equipment to fabricate with. When you select L&H Companies for your sign project, you tap into top-notch project management, an experienced crew of fabrication staff and installers, and the best equipment available. What does all that mean for you? Quite simply, we have the resources and experience to turn your custom ideas into solutions for a lasting innovative product that sets you apart from the rest.
The signs are now in their home for all to enjoy. Go ASU!
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