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Graphics

Ideal for fine detail and small lettering, etched plaques are created with two levels of graphics—recessed and raised. The depth achieved is dependent on the letter styles and artwork as well as plaque size:

• Standard etching depths may range from .007" to .032" depending on size and detail of artwork and metal being used
• Halftone photographs have a shallow etching depth of .003" to .007"
• ADA-compliant deep etching is .032" and can be utilized in all metals except aluminum

Recessed Graphics
Graphics and text on etched plaques are generally recessed and infilled with a painted color. Brass alloys can be oxidized, with the recessed areas appearing as a darker color.

Raised Graphics
When raised graphics are utilized, the plaque background is painted or oxidized. Small lettering with fine serifs is not recommended for raised graphics.

Stencil-Cut Graphics
Letters and artwork may be pierced or stencil-cut via waterjet cutting through the metal plate. Stencil-cut graphics are ideal for signage that combines dissimilar metals, requires backlighting, or exposes the installation wall.

Shapes

Square or rectangular etched plaques are standard. In addition to squares and rectangles, plaques can be machined and/or cut into a variety of custom shapes to match any design environment.

Borders

A variety of decorative standard and custom borders are available. For complete selection, see Page 12.

Edges

Square Edge
Standard edge treatment is a 90° square edge.

Bevel Edge
Optional 45° machine bevel edge is applied to one half of the material thickness.

Corners

Square Corners
Standard square 90° corners.

Radius Corners
A variety of radius corners are available.