Prepare the artwork
Confirm vector artwork, dimensions, colour references and separations. Review small type, fine lines and reversed details.
CRAFTED. COLOURED. CONNECTED.
Precision in print. Purpose in every fixing.
From the first layer of ink to the last rivet. Turn your design into a nameplate that fits the equipment.
01 / MOUNTING SYSTEMS
The right connection. In the right place.
Ten mounting options with practical uses, installation steps and selection notes. Start with the mounting surface.
01 / 10 · Clean, flat surfaces
3M adhesive
A clean finish without drilling. Match the tape to the substrate, coating and service environment.
Before choosing
Tape grade, coating, temperature and load direction.
01
Clean and dry the surface; check cleaner compatibility with the finish.
02
Align, remove the liner and apply even pressure without repeated repositioning.
03
Allow bond build-up time according to the selected tape before use.
Images illustrate mounting methods. Select actual tapes, fixings, dimensions and environmental suitability against the agreed materials and drawing.
02 / SCREEN PRINTING
Brand colour. Engineering clarity.
Bring brand colours, operating instructions and system diagrams together on one metal panel.
Keep the metal. Make the message stand out.
Keep the brushed surface visible around printed graphics. Suitable for brand marks, specification plates and equipment diagrams; proof colour, opacity and fine lines on the actual substrate.
- Discuss brand colours and multi-colour registration
- Combine with profiles, mounting holes and backing adhesive
- Confirm colour and finish with a physical proof
Match substrate and ink
Stainless steel, aluminium, brass and coated surfaces need compatible ink systems selected for the application.
Register, print and cure
Register the artwork and colours, control coverage and edges, and follow the selected ink system for drying or curing.
Approve a physical proof
Check colour, typography, holes and finish on a physical proof. Agree adhesion and environmental checks before production.
03 / THE PROCESS COLLECTION
Ten processes. More possibilities.
Consider appearance, information and environment together to find the right process combination.
One brass base. Two distinct surfaces.
Natural brass shows its gold tone; nickel plating gives the brass a silver-white surface.
Natural brass etching
Keep the golden brass face, with etched graphics and colour filling for contrast.
- Surface colour
- Natural golden brass
- Construction
- Brass substrate with its natural surface
Nickel-plated brass etching
A silver-white nickel face with etched graphics; the coating covers the original brass colour.
- Surface colour
- Silver-white nickel
- Construction
- Brass substrate + nickel coating
PROCESS / 01
Natural brass etching
Keep the golden brass face, with etched graphics and colour filling for contrast.
PROCESS / EXPLAINED
How does the process work?
A patterned resist protects selected metal while etchant removes the exposed areas. This creates recessed lettering, lines or backgrounds; colour filling can be discussed for the recesses.
- 01Artwork and resist
- 02Selective etching
- 03Clean and inspect
Appearance
Recessed artwork gives physical depth. Grain direction, recess depth and fill contrast define the appearance.
Applications
Specification plates, brand plates and identification that calls for a recessed metal finish.
Artwork preparation
Supply vector artwork, front/back views and a dimensioned outline. Separate etched, retained and colour-filled areas.
Sample review
Review line width, recess depth, hole clearances and filling. Check small text and symbols on a full-size physical proof.
Technical basis and review scope
Use the process principles, artwork requirements and service conditions to guide selection; actual materials, dimensions, tolerances, durability and production capability require artwork, sample and supplier review.