Adhesive Backed Nameplates Choosing the appropriate adhesive for your nameplate, label or badge includes careful consideration of application and environmental factors. Adhesive recommendations are made based on the type of substrate the nameplate is applied to and the specs the bond needs to meet. ...
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Designer's Reference Guide | Nameplates & Trim Understanding the options available to you in designing your nameplate, label or badge can be overwhelming. The Northern Engraving Designer's Reference Guide is an educational set of four pages which briefly explain the various nameplate processes. ...
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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
Aluminum and Steel Industrial Identification Plates Metal substrates are a durable option when your product needs a nameplate or label that withstands harsh environments. Processes are chosen based on your end application and the specifications that your product requires. Manufacturing processes ...
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Steel, Aluminum and Brass - CD Packaging Custom matching a patina finish for CD packaging in the Mile Davis metal spine series meant working closely with the packaging designer to exactly duplicate the worn and imperfect surface on the trumpet used by Miles Davis.
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Deidre Kruser
Patinaed Metal Aluminum is a versatile substrate which can be decorated in an endless range of patinaed surfaces that can be integrated into nameplates creating antiqued effects. Our library of finishes includes a wide range of aged and distressed surfaces on metal. All of these can be integrated ...
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Deidre Kruser
Appliance Nameplates Aluminum is a versatile substrate offering great flexibility in options for forming and decorating nameplates. This flexibility in decorating means transparent tints of color can be applied to aluminum giving it the appearance of other metal substrates such as brass or ...
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Deidre Kruser
Durable and Elegant Stainless Steel Nameplates Stainless steel nameplates are popular in appliance design for both their look and their ability to stand up to corrosive environments.
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