Brushed Aluminum = Simulated Beveled Emboss It never ceases to amaze me how many options there are to decorated aluminum surfaces to end up with highly decorative pieces of eye-candy. A flat piece of metal that starts out quite plain and gray becomes transformed into a bright focus piece with ...
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Embossed Graphics = Custom Tool for Nameplates and Labels? Not always. A dimensional logo can be cause for nameplate tooling to be complex. This in turn can be a cost driver for the first production run due to the upfront tool cost needed. Budgets can be tight and not friendly for this type of ...
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Engine Turned Aluminum = Nameplates that Move The ability to grab attention for nameplates and brand identification is a big deal. One way to do this is with engine turned aluminum. Aluminum nameplates decorated with engine turn reflect a sporty and active look which grabs attention. Transparent ...
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Vicky Bowie
Deep Etch = Subtle Contrast and Depth for Aluminum Nameplates Many times early design discussion for metal nameplates involves the subject of contrast. Subtle contrast between graphics and the background of metal nameplates is a common request. One way to achieve this is to combine brushed aluminum ...
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Mechanical Finishes = Depth and Movement on Aluminum Are you looking for ways to enhance the decoration for your aluminum badge or trim? Perhaps your design calls for graphics to pop up from the background but you have a limited budget to work with for tooling. Consider using engine stripe in your ...
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Vicky Bowie
Justification for Nameplates and Labels As a product engineer or designer you have several elements in your project to keep in check for costs. Certain items like certifications, licenses and patents typically take front seat. All of these add up and eat away at a project budget. Why would you want ...
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It's a common question raised by brand owners in every industry and on just about every consumer product out there. How can I dress up my aluminum nameplate? You may be surprised how adding an inlay finish can increase the perceived value for your brand identity.
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Brass Looking Nameplates Aluminum is the most common choice for our customers when selecting mateiral for their brand identity nameplates and emblems. Another common request is to review for a brass nameplate. When this happens, it's good to know that aluminum can also be used. Here's how.
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Aluminum Nameplate Packaging Options You've spent time designing your product nameplate to showcase your logo and speak well of your brand. On paper it's beautiful and says exactly what you want it to. During transit from production floor to your facility there is potential that your order will get ...
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