Simulated Anodized Colors on Aluminum Nameplates Anodized colors are achieved with dyes and a chemical process to harden and seal the metal. The resulting finish is elegant and durable. This type of decoration is limited to flat surfaces because forming or embossing the aluminum can result in ...
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Enhanced Brand Identity When designing an aluminum badge to enhance and showcase a high profile brand, some common appearance requirements include sharp detail or bold and reflective graphics. With the variety of decorating options available, these elements can seem difficult to achieve. This post ...
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Happy Earth Day 2015! Across the globe April 22 is the day used to promote the importance of taking responsibility for the impact we all have on the environment. ISO 14001:2004 focuses on specific systems to allow a company to put in place a policy to be followed across production activities.
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I came across this brilliant aluminum nameplate while browsing through the sample area of our Design Studio.
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Tonight marks a big game in NCAA basketball with the matchup between Duke and Wisconsin. We sure are proud of our men's Badger basketball team!
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When designing your nameplate focus is placed on front face decorating such as color and embossed graphics. Size and shape are other main focus points. It can be easy to put off discussion and review for adhesive needs.
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Multiple Level Aluminum Tooling Considerations In considering the look of a nameplate or badge and how to stand out among competitors, designers turn to embossed aluminum for depth and dimension. Multi-level emboss adds further layers of interest to grab attention for premium and high quality ...
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Illusions of Embossed Nameplates One of the neat things that decorating aluminum offers is the ability to provide illusions. A shift in viewing angle or how light is reflected can give the appearance of a graphic being embossed. These illusions provide visual alternatives to custom emboss tools for ...
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Stock Dies for Metal Nameplates Stamping tools created to produce metal nameplates are intended to be in use for many years and yield millions of parts. A library of available stock dies means that your project can take advantage of common shapes and sizes to keep your initial costs low and within ...
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