Manufacturing custom quality metal nameplates and plastic labels involves several standard operations. Processes include sheet prep, lithography, screening, coating, punch press and inspection. All decoration is completed in the flat sheet with adhesive and tooling operations following. The possibilities for creating unique durable nameplates are endless. How will you create your brand identity? We can help!

1. TheStoryStartswiththeFinish
an affiliate member of
Nameplate and Label Manufacturing
Processes from Beginning to End
Northern Engraving Corporation
Supplier of Automotive Trim, Product Identification and
Appliance Trim for Premium Brands and OEMs

2. aluminum nameplates
and plastic labels
custom manufactured
to meet your needs

3. SUBSTRATES
Metal
Aluminum
 mill finish or bright material
 .012” to .060” thick
Stainless Steel
 304 or 430 type material
 .018” to .032” thick (.025” only on 430 type)
Plastic
Polyester
 chrome, clear, brushed, white, rainbow
 .002” to .010” thick
Polycarbonate
 textured, velvet, clear, matte, brushed
 .005” to .060” thick
Vinyl
 scuff resistant, black or white matte
 .010” to .020” thick

4. standard processes are combined

5. MANUFACTURING
PROCESS
 Decorate in Flat Sheet
 Adhesive
 Tooling

6. MECHANICAL
FINISHES
 Creates movement
 Overall or Selective
 Combine in layers
 Options*
 Brush
 Spin
 Stripe
* Not all mechanical finishes available on stainless steel

7. DECORATING
PROCESSES
Litho
Opaque or Transparent Color
Critical Registration and Fine Details
Screen
Opaque, Transparent or Metallic Color
Backlit and Deadfront Graphics
Pattern Textures and Gloss Changes
Top Coat
Protects Decoration with high, medium
or low gloss

8. additional options in
nameplate design include
diamond cutting and
doming

9. ADHESIVES
Adhesives are one option for
attachment of your nameplate or
label to the end product
Pressure Sensitive
Heat Activated
All Over
Selective

10. TOOLING
Tooling operations are the final steps
in the manufacturing process
 Emboss
 Form
 Blank
 In-mold

11. nameplates and labels
represent
your brand and
differentiate your product
in the market

12. How will you
build your brand
identity?
Let’s
talk!

13. TheStoryStartswiththeFinish
an affiliate member of
Northern Engraving Corporation
803 South Black River St. | Sparta, WI 54656| USA
info@norcorp.com | www.norcorp.com
phone: +1-608-269-6911 | fax: +1-608-366-3725
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