Alignment of a Round Aluminum Dial The Yamaha dial is an attractive nameplate for product branding. What caught my attention was not the front but the back of the part. We are often asked how we can assure proper alignment on the product. This becomes even more critical on round dials. There are ...
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Mickey Mouse Watch Package Plate This photo of Walt Disney introducing Mickey Mouse was printed on aluminum for Fossil watches. The metal plate was applied to a wooden box completing the collectible packaging. Four color process was used to create the duotone effect on aluminum. A bright aluminum ...
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Deidre Kruser
Anodized Diamond Cut Nameplate Mack Trucks celebrated their one-hundredth anniversary in style with a custom aluminum badge. The nameplate features a tone on tone gold surface. A low gloss gold background is accented with bright gold graphics and border. The eye-catching 100th graphic is embossed ...
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Deidre Kruser
Grinded Metal Surfaces Mechanical surfaces have long been core finishes for aluminum nameplates and trim. Movement and depth created by grinding the surface of the metal adds perceived value for your brand. There is further interest in these metal surfaces because they are an authentic material. ...
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Deidre Kruser
Custom Tesla Founders' Series Plaque Laser Etched Personalization Laser etching is used to customize each of the Tesla Founders' Series plaques. The tooling for this aluminum plaque is also used to create a plaque for the Signature One Hundred series.
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Key Case The Indian motorcycle metal case shown here was an accesory for the bike designed to hold two keys. The aluminum box features an engine stripe finish in the background creating a holographic effect and visual depth. The graphics are screen printed on the metal in the flat sheet ...
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Deidre Kruser
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. This can be taken a step further when an emboss is added. Once you have invested ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Match Box Cover The versatility of aluminum is illustrated in metal match box covers. The processes used to make a logo or brand come to life on a nameplate are the same processes brought together in metal match boxes.
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Vehicle Nameplates The automotive industry demands appealing, lightweight and durable vehicle graphics. Aluminum nameplates are an attractive option meeting the demands of interior and exterior automotive applications. Typical applications for aluminum emblems and badges in an automobile ...
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