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Coach Aluminum Nameplate This simple design for Coach is an elegant example of using a metal nameplate as a cap insert. It illustrates the fact that more isn't always better. The beauty of this design is its simplicity. Coach is embossed in bright aluminum. The part is then stamped out. The design ...
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Aluminum Nameplate This use of mechanical processes on this aluminum nameplate caught my attention. The background is high gloss brushed aluminum applied selectively to the part. The embossed logo features two additional mechanical finishes, engine turn and engine stripe. A printed mask was used to ...
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Deidre Kruser
Intensive Use Chairs by Concept Seating represent a committment to providing sophisticated seating with unparalleled durability. The aluminum nameplate used in their product identification reflects this committment. The etch and fill process is often used in utilitarian applications such as product ...
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Deidre Kruser
Traditionally a nameplate is used to identify or brand a product. We can tell one brand from another this way and depend on this branding for distinction. Another use for a nameplate is differentiation between models of a specific brand.
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uest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Judy Webber, our guest blogger this week, is very familiar with the wide variety of nameplates manufactured by Northern Engraving. She turns nameplates into works of art when she assembles ...
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Deidre Kruser
Prototype Tooling Options on Metal This article covers the tooling and processes used to create prototype nameplate samples on metal. Prototypes cover everything from hand-filed and hand-formed one-off samples to 500 samples using pre-production tooling. Parts produced at this level are to be used ...
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Mack Trucks Steering Wheel Center Cap Mack Trucks aluminum horn button features a spun background in the circular dial creating natural highlights and movement in metal. A transparent tint of color is printed on the spun surface contrasting with the bright aluminum logo which is debossed or ...
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Hammered Metal The distinctive look of handcrafted hammered metal is an age-old technique translated into aluminum nameplates. The dramatic texture is popular in furniture, home accessories and jewelry. It can be found on copper, brass, steel and aluminum.
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