Spin | Aluminum Nameplates from Northern Engraving Mechanically Finished Nameplates Designers use mechanical finishes in nameplates to add a classic look and quality image to product branding. Mechanical finishes build on the natural metal character of aluminum. They enhance aluminum as an ...
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Deidre Kruser
Color Matching on Aluminum Color is typically added to aluminum nameplates, labels and badges using lithography, screen printing and coating. This article covers basic guidelines in specifying and submitting colors to be matched for your nameplate project.
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Dimensional Emboss The sculptural dimension of a 3-D emboss is the perfect fit for many logos. The Ford Mustang engine cover nameplate is an example of the detail which can be achieved when embossing aluminum. The Mustang logo is bright aluminum with a metallic silver background.
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Deidre Kruser
Small Nameplates Making a Big Impression Bigger isn't always better as is illustrated in the nameplates, inserts, badges and labels shown here. All are big on impact but miniature in scale measuring in under one inch. As electronics, cameras and mobile devices become increasingly smaller products ...
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Deidre Kruser
Etch and Fill Process Etching is a chemical process using chemicals to cut into the surface of metal creating graphics or a design. The etch and fill process starts with a screen printed chemical resist on the front of the metal. Everything covered by the resist will be protected from the chemicals ...
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Deidre Kruser
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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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
Medical Device Nameplates Medical device labels and nameplates need to reflect the precision and quality of the product. The Welch Allyn diamond cut nameplate is an example of this look.
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