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Etched

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Using photo etching, US Sign turns your CAD drawings into finished, acid etched metal parts.

 

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Etched

The material specified is coated with a light sensitive polymer, imaged with a photo tool using UV light, developed much like lm, and then chemically etched. Substrates can be either fabricated or solid cut metal.

Etch and paint fill is recommended when graphics on a plaque are too small, or require too much detail to be applied dimensionally. Using the latest photo etching technology in combination with our proprietary fabrication process, we provide a product superior in quality and cost. Our plaque backgrounds are fabricated rather than cast or cut from solid plate material (the traditional methods), thus making them less expensive. Our plaques are available with beveled returns or right angle returns. Etched lettering can be raised or recessed, with single or multiple paint fill.

Benefits
  • Design flexible
  • Detail – characters as small as 1/16″
  • Light weight for cost effective shipping and easy installation
  • Savings of 30% if etched on fabricated pans
  • Save money on shipping if etched on fabricated pans

Materials:

Stainless Steel | Brass | Bronze | Aluminum

Finishes:
Stainless Steel:

polished, #4 satin, hairline, nondirectional, polyurethane painted

Brass: Alloy 280

polished, #4 satin, hairline, nondirectional, oxidized

Copper: Alloy C/1000

polished, #4 satin, hairline, nondirectional, patina

Aluminum:

polished, #4 satin, hairline, nondirectional, polyurethane painted

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Construction Details

Etched Plaque-Fabricated
Etched Plaque-Waterjet


Material Gauges

22 gauge (.030) (.76mm)
20 gauge (.036) (.91mm)
18 gauge (.048) (1.21mm)
16 gauge (.060) (1.52mm)
The gauge of material used will vary depending on the height and depth specified. We will always use a gauge sufficient enough to prevent oil canning.

Manufacturing Tolerance

Height: 4″ – 48″
Depth: 1/4″ – 6″
Minimum Stroke: 3/16″

Mounting

For fabricated backgrounds, a soldered L-clip or strap with riv-nut for a stud mount or a soldered strap for vhb tape. For solid cut backgrounds, the piece is drilled and tapped for stud mount or vhb tape applied.


Production Time Frame

15-20 working days. Rush service available when capacity is available.

Warranty

Letter construction is guaranteed for the life of the sign.

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Mounting Details
Waterjet Cut
Waterjet with stud mount

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Waterjet Cut
Waterjet with tape mount

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Standard Strap Mount Flush

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Standard Strap Mount with Spacer

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Reverse Channel Removable Back

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Reverse Channel Strap Tape Mount

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Bottom Mount Cookie Tin Back

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Bottom Mount Open Back

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Trumbull, CT 06611
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