--- title: Interchangeable Emboss for Multiple Parts using One Tool description: Interchangeable emboss and updated graphics are a cost effective way to update the look of aluminum nameplates and trim. image: https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29877669-jpg/images/maytag-nameplate.jpg --- http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/60349/file-29877669-jpg/images/maytag-nameplate.jpg [](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/20767/Interchangeable-Emboss-for-Multiple-Parts-using-One-Tool#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - [Nameplate Blog](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog) - Interchangeable Emboss for Multiple Parts using One Tool # Interchangeable Emboss for Multiple Parts using One Tool [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/facebook_footer.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F20767%2FInterchangeable-Emboss-for-Multiple-Parts-using-One-Tool) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/linkedin_footer.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F20767%2FInterchangeable-Emboss-for-Multiple-Parts-using-One-Tool&title=&source=%2F&summary=) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/twitter_footer.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Check%20out%20this%20great%20blog%20post%20I%20just%20read&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F20767%2FInterchangeable-Emboss-for-Multiple-Parts-using-One-Tool) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/googlefooter.png)](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fnameplate-blog%2Fbid%2F20767%2FInterchangeable-Emboss-for-Multiple-Parts-using-One-Tool) [Previous← Decorative Metal Match Box ](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/21281/Decorative-Metal-Match-Box) [NextNameplate Archive: Indian Motorcycle Key Case →](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/21286/Nameplate-Archive-Indian-Motorcycle-Key-Case) [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/deidre-kruser) **Tue, Sep 22, 2009 ** #### Emboss Inserts for Nameplates and Trim A cost effective option for modifying nameplates and trim to be used on new models or refreshing an existing program is using the same tooling [updating the look with new graphics](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/114715/Consistent-Branding-across-Multiple-Product-Lines).  This can be taken a step further when an [emboss](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/18839/Embossed-Aluminum-Nameplate-for-Product-Identification) is added. Once you have invested in tooling, the options are endless for altering the look to meet the needs of multiple programs.  ![embossed aluminum nameplate](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29877669-jpg/images/maytag-nameplate.jpg "embossed aluminum nameplate") ![embossed aluminum nameplate](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26273857-jpg/images/kitchenaid-nameplate-.jpg "embossed aluminum nameplate") These are only a few examples of the possibilities for updating brand identification on nameplates.  Both use interchangeable emboss to further distinguish the parts from others using the same tool.  Can you think of an application where this would help to minimize cost while increasing flexibility? 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