Embossed logos, borders and backgrounds add dimension to nameplates and labels creating durable and attractive branding options.

1. Make your brand
stand out
with embossed graphics on
your nameplate.
Northern Engraving | Nameplates & Trim

2. embossing
is the process of
creating a
three-dimensional
image in
aluminum
*steel, polycarbonate and polyester can also
be embossed

3. embossing uses a metal die to
squeeze aluminum while
raising the image
*the die consists of male and female components

4. embossing is a
stage in
the production
process after
decoration of the
aluminum

5. emboss logos, borders or
nameplate backgrounds

6. *minimum stroke and space of .015” on .018” aluminum
logos
emboss

7. *edge of part must return to original height,
minimum lip of .005” on .018” aluminum
backgrounds
emboss

8. 2-D emboss
creates graphics
raised
.005”- .025”

9. 3-D emboss
raises aluminum
into multiple
flat planes
or a
sculpted
logo or graphic

10. flat planes
3-D emboss

11. sculpted
3-D emboss

12. debossing is the process of
creating a recessed image in
aluminum
*the process is embossing per se

13. *minimum stroke and space of .015” on .018” aluminum
logos
deboss

14. coining disrupts the surface
of aluminum
*a coining tool involves only a male die

15. *minimum stroke and space of .015” on .018” aluminum
logos
coin

16. patterns can be embossed or
coined in aluminum

17. patterns
emboss or coin

18. Northern Engraving
nameplates & decorative trim
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