When designing a metal nameplate, one of the questions that is considered is the environment your nameplate will be used in. This determines what protective topcoats we will use in the aluminum decoration process. If your product is going to need identification to stand up to the test of time, ...
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Aluminum In-mold Process for Nameplates and Badges The process of bonding plastic resin with a metal substrate is referred to as aluminum in-mold decorating. It is a premium option used to ensure dent resistance and durability. There is significant investment required for tooling operations ...
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You've designed a great product and now have the challenge in front of you to release it to the public. What makes your brand stand out from the next one on the shelf? This is a common concern voiced by brand owners in every industry and on just about every consumer product out there. Visually ...
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Nameplate and Label Manufacturing Process It's a common question - How do you make a nameplate? It is important to understand that not all nameplate and label manufacturers use the same decorating and production processes. This can be cause for differences in price and lead times. For this reason I ...
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This post originally appeared on the Surfaces on Aluminum blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Surfaces on Aluminum.
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Many times we are asked for options to create an industrial look to an aluminum nameplate so that it gives the appearance of the emblem being mechanically attached to the end product. Typically the desired look is to resemble using rivets for secure attachment. Here are four options with custom ...
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The 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang is a limited edition with just 1964 vehicles produced. A special edition nameplate to commemorate this milestone features deep etched aluminum graphics for a two tone look.
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Aluminum nameplates are used to boost branding efforts by a company. They can showcase a product name, a corporate logo or simply an icon. A great example of this is looking at the Ford Mustang. The horse image is easily recognizable as the iconic logo for the muscle car.
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When this exterior badge came across my desk I had to stop and take a second look. It is an example of how a larger nameplate can become an elegant show piece for a brand.
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