Our Expertise

Cold-Forming and Net Fabrication for Sky Reflector-Net

Swaging is a common application of cold working, a method of plastically deforming metal in a controlled fashion at room temperature to create new geometry and stronger, harder material in the affected area.

When used to apply fittings to stranded cables, the cable end is inserted into the swage shank. The shank is then cold-formed around the cable. In the swaging process, the material of the swage fitting literally flows into the cable interstices, forming a mechanical lock between the two components. This fabrication method is used to connect many of our wire rope and structural strand end fittings.

Marrying Strength with Elegance

TriPyramid’s origins are in design of ultra high-performance yacht rigging where ounces of material in a component meant the difference between winning and losing.

Today, we rely on the same intense focus in design, material selection and manufacturing ideology for the making of architectural hardware. The goal is not just to shave ounces, but to find the best solution to meet the mechanical, structural and aesthetic requirements of each system.

Design Collaboration

TriPyramid was founded on a belief that the best designs are created by a collaborative team of experts from diverse fields.

Our team of engineers, architectural designers and craftsmen utilize the most advanced tools to ensure that customers receive the best service through every step of the job. We endeavor to find solutions which combine ideas from each contributor, guaranteeing successful integration in the full project.

Advanced Tension Systems

From galvanized structural strand to ultra high-performance Nitronic stainless steel rods, TriPyramid has a line of tension elements to meet your structural and budgetary requirements.

We design and manufacture custom connection and end fittings to create a perfect fit for any project specifications.

Complex Fabrication

An important part of the TriPyramid process is the marriage of design, material and manufacturing technologies.

This requires close collaboration with vendors having a range of exotic capabilities. Often multiple manufacturing capabilities are brought to bear on a single product. It is important that we be able to work with these vendors in their own facilities as we push the design envelope well beyond what is possible with traditional methods.

Manufacturing Close To Home

When TriPyramid opened in 1989, we used a Connecticut machine shop, busy making America’s Cup yacht hardware, to manufacture the tension rod system which supports the Louvre Pyramid.

Today, we still use the machines and machine shops across the country that make the best hardware components, regardless of industry specialization. Brainstorming with experts outside the building and construction trade helped us realize that maintaining aerospace tolerances on geometry and museum-worthy surface finishes could provide the fit and finish which distinguish the TriPyramid brand.

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