Most types of metal, including precious and specially produced metals, can be expanded. Other materials, such as some plastics or any other ductile material can also be expanded.

The 4 stage process is simple but incredibly effective..

Sheets or coils of metal are fed into the expanding machine.

Each machine is fitted with a unique “knife” dedicated to a particular pattern which simultaneously cuts (shears) and stretches the mesh to expand it.

Using the unique shearing and stretching process means very little waste is created and a small piece of sheet metal can be significantly enlarged when turned into mesh.

The mesh is then either cut into sheets or wound onto coils ready for shipping or further processing.