Spin | Aluminum Nameplates from Northern Engraving Mechanically Finished Nameplates Designers use mechanical finishes in nameplates to add a classic look and quality image to product branding. Mechanical finishes build on the natural metal character of aluminum. They enhance aluminum as an ...
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Holiday Match Box Covers Etching can be used in nameplates for industrial applications or to create a premium look as shown here in the aluminum match boxes. Our series of match box designs which feature mechanical finishes and etching are some of my favorites. The surface of the aluminum comes to ...
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Color Matching on Aluminum Color is typically added to aluminum nameplates, labels and badges using lithography, screen printing and coating. This article covers basic guidelines in specifying and submitting colors to be matched for your nameplate project.
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Dimensional Emboss The sculptural dimension of a 3-D emboss is the perfect fit for many logos. The Ford Mustang engine cover nameplate is an example of the detail which can be achieved when embossing aluminum. The Mustang logo is bright aluminum with a metallic silver background.
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Metal Greeting Cards The 2009 holiday greeting card is in process. Many of our customers look forward to receiving the card each year. Aluminum holiday card collections have been started across the country. We've put together our collection for you to see. Many of you will recognize several of ...
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Deidre Kruser
Small Nameplates Making a Big Impression Bigger isn't always better as is illustrated in the nameplates, inserts, badges and labels shown here. All are big on impact but miniature in scale measuring in under one inch. As electronics, cameras and mobile devices become increasingly smaller products ...
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Deidre Kruser
Designer's Reference Guide | Nameplates & Trim Understanding the options available to you in designing your nameplate, label or badge can be overwhelming. The Northern Engraving Designer's Reference Guide is an educational set of four pages which briefly explain the various nameplate processes. ...
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Greeting Card Metal holiday cards have been a long tradition at Northern Engraving. This holiday card from our archives features bright transparent tints of color and embossing.
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Deidre Kruser
Etch and Fill Process Etching is a chemical process using chemicals to cut into the surface of metal creating graphics or a design. The etch and fill process starts with a screen printed chemical resist on the front of the metal. Everything covered by the resist will be protected from the chemicals ...
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