CNC Cutting

CNC cutting is the backbone of Vykan and a great advantage to our subsidiary company weathered steel. Our CNC cutting machines include a 4 x 8 ft waterjet bed and 5 x 10 ft HD Plasma cutting machine. These two machines not only give us the ability to cut down large raw sheets of material but also allow us to cut very fine detail and essentially any shape our customer could require. Our waterjet system has the unique ability to cut thicker materials above 2" for specialized projects. Our cutting abilities are usually the starting point for most projects and allow us to cut stunning images into materials.

Finishing

Corten in its raw form looks a lot like regular steel before the oxidization process begins. This starts to happen when t he material is exposed to the elements. We offer the service of blasting and or pre rusting the material to already show the desired effects before its arrives and is installed.

Bending/Rolling

As a custom fabricator we have in house abilities along with a list of trusted vendors that are fully capable of bending and rolling materials to custom specs. These processes some in handy when doing custom edging, rolled edges, circular shapes and more!

Welding and Assembly

Wethered steel has the ability to see the project through completion using Vykan on the fabrication side of projects. We can help in the design and assembly of most projects that come across our desk. Custom retaining walls, studs for signage, and other types of fabrication are ways we are able to set ourselves apart from other suppliers.

CAD for Designers

We work with a lot of landscape designers and architects that are looking to add the uniqueness or corten to their overall design. We have the capabilities to work with your files or create them based on detailed designs and dimensions.

FAQs

Can you design our project from scratch?

Definitely! We can help, but we are going to need the key details and some direction. drawings, dimensions, thicknesses and inspirational photo's help in this process. Costs do increase when we need to factor in design time.

Why is Corten more expensive than regular steel?

Corten is a specialized product that has unique composition that allows it to rust and maintain its strength. This extends the life without extending the maintenance something to consider in overall costs over lifespan.

Are you able to install your products at our property?

This is not a service that we offer at this time, we recommend contacting a locally trusted landscape contractor or homebuilder depending on the complexity of the project. For a lot of our projects that are great for eager DIY homeowners.

If the weathered steel is raw, how long with it take to oxidize/rust?

This can be a little tricky to answer because there is some dependence on the the environment. As a general rule the oxidation will start to take effect in the first couple weeks as the patina starts to form. the patina will likely fully for and curing within 6 months of being exposed to atmospheric pressure. wet and dry cycles will speed this up.

How long with weathered steel last?

Corten steel can last upwards of a few decades to over 100 years. Some conditions like near salt water are not ideal for the material and should be avoided.

Are there any considerations when using the material?

One major considerations when using Corten, especially on outdoor signage and light background is the run off. During the patina period there will likely be run off or dripping rust marks. This might make raw Corten tricky when hanging over a white side walk, or concrete wall for example.