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patterned aluminium sheet that help to conceal undesirable surface markings. However the question of surface marking is highly subjective, with 'beauty being in the eye of the beholder' etc. I therefore decided to commission some independent testing to establish a scientific basis for these claims. Ceram Research carried out the laboratory analysis on our behalf. Full test results for this research will be uploaded onto our website in due course. In the meantime I would like to share a sample of these findings with you. GA Vertex sheet (a small pyramidal pattern) was tested in both mill and anodised finishes and was compared with a reference sample of plain mill finish sheet. Briefly, the test method involved using P40 grade (rough grit) emery paper and this was attached to lead weights and a mechanical device pulled the emery paper along the aluminium surfaces. Only 1 pass of the emery paper was required to produce a noticeable difference to the surface of the plain mill finish sheet. Significantly a minimum of 40 passes were required in both mill and anodised finishes of the Vertex pattern to produce a similar effect. In culinary terms 'the proof is in the eating' and in metallic terms 'the proof is in the testing'. Ceram's testing has established beyond reasonable doubt just how effective aluminium patterns and textures can be in disguising surface damage. For more information visit http://www.goodingalum.com/aluminium-sheet">It is widely accepted that surface patterns and textures assist in disguising minor surface abrasions such as indentations, scratches and other undesirable markings. With plain surfaces it seems that no matter how large the area and how small the damage, the eye will register the offending mark and return to the exact same spot time and time again. How annoying is that first scratch on the newly acquired glass table! Fortunately there is a wide range of patterned aluminium sheet that help to conceal undesirable surface markings. However the question of surface marking is highly subjective, with 'beauty being in the eye of the beholder' etc. I therefore decided to commission some independent testing to establish a scientific basis for these claims. Ceram Research carried out the laboratory analysis on our behalf. Full test results for this research will be uploaded onto our website in due course. In the meantime I would like to share a sample of these findings with you. GA Vertex sheet (a small pyramidal pattern) was tested in both mill and anodised finishes and was compared with a reference sample of plain mill finish sheet. Briefly, the test method involved using P40 grade (rough grit) emery paper and this was attached to lead weights and a mechanical device pulled the emery paper along the aluminium surfaces. Only 1 pass of the emery paper was required to produce a noticeable difference to the surface of the plain mill finish sheet. Significantly a minimum of 40 passes were required in both mill and anodised finishes of the Vertex pattern to produce a similar effect. In culinary terms 'the proof is in the eating' and in metallic terms 'the proof is in the testing'. Ceram's testing has established beyond reasonable doubt just how effective aluminium patterns and textures can be in disguising surface damage. For more information visit http://www.goodingalum.com/aluminium-sheet
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