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Nameplates Terms
(or anodising) – A technique used to
coat the surface of a metal with an oxide layer. It may be used to increase
corrosion
resistance, increase wear resistance, allow dyeing or prepare the surface
for other processes and coatings including paint.
– The process of creating a three-dimensional image or
design in ductile
materials by combining heat
and pressure.
This is achieved by using a metal die (female) and a counter die (male)
that fit together and squeeze the fibers.
– The process of using strong acid
to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal
surface to create a design.
– A process in which an engraved image is heated then
forced against a part with a marking foil in between. Ink from the foil
is left behind where the die meets the part; it is a dry process and
the parts can be handled right after stamping.
– A process that can precisely and quickly engrave
very fine details using a laser beam combined with a CNC driver.
– An offset printing process where a rubber cylinder “blanket” rolls
over a metal printing plate, picks up the master image and transfers
the it to another area of the press where the nameplate is located. It
is possible to achieve extremely fine detail in both direct and reverse
print but does not weather well when placed outdoors or in other harsh
environments.
– A high-speed rotary tool cuts into the surface
of a metal or plastic. Then enamel paint is filled into the engraved
area.
– An anodized, photosensitive aluminum offering
a sharp print quality that’s highly durable and extremely resistant
to abrasion, corrosion and high temperatures. This material doesn’t
fade or chip and is used in many military applications because it meets
strict government regulations.
– A strong laminated polyester film suited for sub-surface
printing that has good temperature, chemical and abrasion resistance.
– Exposing an image onto specially coated aluminum
that is developed much like a piece of photographic film and then sealed,
thus trapping the image in the metal under an anodized layer. This method
can produce small quantities of highly durable nameplates with a fast
turn-around time.
– A particular group of thermoplastic polymers
easily worked, molded, and thermoformed.
This material is extremely resistant to chemicals, corrosion and temperature;
it also has excellent durability and light transmission.
(also, silkscreening or serigraphy) – A printmaking
technique that creates a sharp-edged image using a stencil.
– Processed with the ink on the underside of
transparent plastic materials, making it abrasion, oil and chemical resistant.
– A non-laminated polyester suited for surface printing.
This material has good chemical and abrasion resistance for normal indoor
use.
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