Monograms make nice things nicer. Most anyone can appreciate that little “extra something” a well-chosen personalization gives. To answer some of our most asked questions reguarding etiquette and monogram style, we've created a short illustrated guide and a short Q&A
Read MoreOld reliable - that's what stainless steel is. Stainless steel tags are the most widely used in the industry. There are three primary ways to mark stainless:
Read MoreIf you search google for "engraved plastic tags" you'll come up with many different companies. Not all engraved plastic tags are the same, however. Here's what makes our plastic tags and labels different:
Read MoreDon't pass up that next job just because it requires the electric cover plates to be engraved! We can help you and we'll make it easy. Just bring us the plates and a list of what you want on each one.
We normally engrave either stainless steel plates (pictured on right) or a plastic/nylon plate (pictured on the left). The processes used to mark these plates are different. I will give you a quick synopsis of how we mark them.
Read MoreMetalphoto is quickly becoming the go to solution for many of our client's toughest problems. The process uses a special matrial, where an image is developed into photo-sensitive anodized aluminum, and then sealed for maximum durability. Today, I want to show how it was used to help provide a solution for 3 specific problems that our customers were having.
Read MoreEver heard the term "reverse engraved" plastic tags and really didn't know what it meant? Well I've learned that there at least two ways to skin the proverbial cat. When someone mentions "laser engraved plastic tags" I get a picture like the red one in my mind. This is a front engraved plastic tag. It has a white core and a red surface, and we use a laser to etch away the red surface exposing the white core. Note in this picture that the text appears sunk - it is.
Read MoreLaser engraved plastic labels are a great option, and come in all the colors of the rainbow. Using color to differentiate instructions and information on tags can help staff identify information quickly. Specific colors can be used to identify contents. Others can hold safety messaging or operating instructions. Rather than sifting through the same metal messaging system, a little color in your labels will save time and ensure accuracy.
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