Embossing Metal Nameplates Virtually all products feature a company name or trademark as a symbol of the quality you expect to experience when purchasing the product. Using a nameplate to prominently position your brand in front of your customer allows you to precisely control that message. ...
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Deep Etch Metal Sill Plate The Oldsmobile Final 500 sillplate features a deep etch process combined with brushed and bright aluminum. Deep etch is a chemical process which creates recessed graphics with a depth of .005" compared to a standard etch depth of .0015" to .003". This option worked well ...
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Click Drums | Etched Metal Nameplate Etched aluminum nameplates are a cost effective option in durable product branding. Etched graphics can be filled with long-lasting color enamels or left unfilled. A standard etch is relatively shallow when compared to embossed graphics. Deep etch offers ...
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Faux Guilloche Insert A vintage guilloche enamel compact was the inspiration for this detailed design. Guilloche is a decorative technique which involves engraving very precise intricate lines into the surface of metal.
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Aluminum Nameplates, Labels and Badges This video features a series of etched hearts on aluminum. The designs were originally used on an aluminum match box cover. Multiple brush directions are combined with bright aluminum to add movement throughout. The surface dances with highlights and shadows. ...
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Intensive Use Chairs by Concept Seating represent a committment to providing sophisticated seating with unparalleled durability. The aluminum nameplate used in their product identification reflects this committment. The etch and fill process is often used in utilitarian applications such as product ...
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The etch process is typically used in industrial applications for rating and serial tags. The chemical process relies on a screen print process to apply a resist to the surface of the metal protecting selective areas during the etch process. The process is available on aluminum, steel or brass. ...
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Brunswick Pool Table Nameplates The etch and fill process is used on the Brunswick pool table nameplates to create product branding which reflects the world class service and attention to detail the furniture is known for. Brunswick offers pool tables ranging from legendary heirloom-quality ...
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Jasper Cabinets | Brass Plates Brass plates and decorative emblems are often used by furniture and cabinet manufacturers to identify their product. The Jasper Cabinet nameplate uses an etch and fill process. Aluminum can be decorated to take on the look of brass. The graphics are chemically etched ...
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