Brushed Metal Finishes Directional and non-directional patterning plays with light creating depth and movement in these new brushed aluminum finishes. Three different approaches were taken resulting in dramatically different results. All are featured in our latest trend presentation. All build on ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Deidre Kruser
This collection of non-directional brushed aluminum finishes features our newest mechanical finishes and is featured in the new Surface Collections section of the Northern Engraving web site.
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Ceiling Panels Custom ceiling tiles are a versatile option for creating high impact designs to enhance your space. The designs utilize standard processes used in the manufacturing of automotive trim and nameplates. Options range from the diverse offering of finishes in our pattern library to ...
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Deidre Kruser
Random Interwoven Spin Exploration of traditional mechanical finishes has resulted in a new series of mechanical finishes for decorative trim and nameplates. Our latest trend presentation features this group of finishes. This article explores one of these finishes.
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Deidre Kruser
Designing Luminous Aluminum Surfaces The luminescence of this finish caught my attention when it was first developed and it continues to catch my eye in the many variations completed since its early inception. A variation of this finish was first conceptualized for automotive trim. The name given ...
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Deidre Kruser
This article is another in the series of posts featuring notes from my co-workers on their favorite finish. Our guest blogger is Randy Schultz. Randy works with the development of our finishes each day. The finish he chose is one of our new mechanical finishes developed for our latest trend ...
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Deidre Kruser
Brushed Aluminum A brushed aluminum surface is a popular option for aluminum trim and nameplates because it is an authentic metal surface. The brushing process is a mechanical process which abrades the surface of the metal. When combined with a resist or mask, brushing can be applied selectively to ...
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Deidre Kruser
Large Scale Ornamental Graphic This aluminum trim piece features a large scale ornamental graphic flowing across the edge of the part. The bold graphic is applied using selective brushing. The background is brushed horizontally. The next step is to print a resist to protect the background. A second ...
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Deidre Kruser
Large Format Decorative Metal Providing unique metal surfaces for the architectural industry and design community is the focus of Gage architectural products. Gage continuously works with Northern Engraving developing innovative ceiling and wall finishes on aluminum and steel.
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