Hiding the Silver Edge Aluminum nameplates have a visible silver edge when cut out from the sheet. Recently we reviewed how to hide that silver edge by designing a recess into the product housing. Sometimes this is not possible. What can be done to solve this issue? Another option is to roll the ...
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Hiding the Silver Edge Aluminum nameplates and trim will show a silver edge when the part is blanked out of the decorated sheet. To hide this edge, a common solution is to design the end product with a recessed area into which the aluminum is placed. This makes the aluminum nameplate capable of ...
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Designing a piece of decorative trim to include the look of separate parts is not a new concept. This is evident in how many different industries have embraced the idea - computers, electronics, appliance, boat trim and automotive trim to name a few. It is opportunity to maximize tooling operations ...
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Collaboration You know your product and the look that you want. We know how to decorate and fabricate aluminum to meet your requirements. Collaboration between the two of us can create amazing results. Whether you need a simple blanked emblem or a more complex piece of aluminum trim is required, a ...
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One option for attachment of your nameplate or badge is tabs, created during the tooling phase of production. Tabs can be used in aluminum and stainless steel nameplates as locators and to help with alignment. Combine with pressure sensitive or foam adhesive for secure bond to your product. Or let ...
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Starting with the Finish Aluminum is a great substrate to work with for decorative trim and nameplates. The natural highlights and reflective qualities of the metal provide the foundation to build from. Decorating processes to manipulate the metal surface with laydown of colors, printing a logo, ...
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Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Ken Bahr, our guest blogger this week, chose a combination aluminum and magnetic stainless steel assembled part which is made for one of his key accounts.
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Nameplate Integration with Aluminum Trim Aluminum trim can be used to decorate and add interest to consumer products. Integrating the nameplate into the trim is an economical and efficient use of the material. The combination makes the most of manufacturing efficiency and keeps tooling operations ...
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The latest addition to our aluminum 3-D stock die collection is a fabulous rectangle shape, 1" x 3.55". The formed edge allows the badge to stand up from the surface of the product. Pressure senstive adhesive is used for attachment.
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