Know Your Metals
GRAVOBRASS & GRAVOMETALL
 Now available for a variety of applications. Premium Gravobrass has a thin protective lacquer coating to protect the surface from oxidizing over time, but is only suitable for indoor environments. Gravobrass Exterior is a solid raw brass typically used for office building exteriors, commonly called "Doctor Plates". If you do not want the appearance of aging or oxidizing brass, it will be required to coat the final engraved (and likely paint-filled) product with an exterior-grade clear lacquer before or soon after mounting.
GRAVOSTRAL
While the cap is metal, the core is Phenolic. Perfect for upscale interior metal signage. And because the .010" aluminum caps cover a black Phenolic core, you will never need to paint fill this metal product after engraving. This product can save you time and money.
ALU DESIGN
Another perfect choice for professional signage, this line of laserable aluminum is available with various marble and wood grain finishes. Available in .040" or .060" overall thickness.
GRAVOXAL ANODIZED ALUMINUM
"to .002" and is typically more durable than a paint that is applied to the surface of the metal. For this reason, anodized aluminum is often used for industrial applications requiring a durable surface finish. While anodized aluminum can be engraved with a laser engraver, an engraved contrast will only be realized with gold, black, or colored aluminum. The silver version has a clear anodization.
ALUMAMARK
This special line of gold anodized aluminum returns black characters when lasered with any standard CO2 laser engraver. No oxidation or paint fill needed – and it only requires 5-10 watts of power! Now available in silver or gold, and suitable for most outdoor environments. May require a clear lacquer coat after engraving for harsh outdoor environments.
COLORED ALUMINUM
This aluminum has been painted with a polyester-based paint. The process is very economical and is historically one of the preferred choices for economical trophy plates. Since top coating of colored aluminum is painted with a polyester-based paint, the surface is sublimation receptive for dye-sublimination transfers. And the masking on this product is clear, so you can print your dyes directly through the masking for easier clean-up. Sublimination images work best with white, silver or gold colors.
TROPHY BRASS
Created with economy in mind, Trophy Brass consists of a more economical brass coated layer of solid paint. Designed for use with a rotary engraver, Trophy Brass can provide you the rich appeal of engraved brass without the cost of Premium Brass.
COLORED STEEL
Colored Steel is actually a brass plated steel product. Designed for use with a laser machine, this product returns brilliant gold lettering when engraved with a laser engraver. And the clear layer of lacquer under the polyester-based topcoat of paint protects the brass from oxidizing for years to come. The great appearance and low price have made Colored Steel a recent favorite of trophy shops using laser engravers. Since top coating of colored steel is painted with a polyester-based paint, the surface is sublimation receptive for dye-sublimination transfers. And the masking on this product is clear, so you can print your dyes directly through the masking for easier clean-up. Sublimination images work best with white, silver or gold colors.
MARBLED STEEL
Built just like our Colored Steel, the final layer of paint on marbled steel is a faux marble pattern. All the other great properties of Colored Steel remain the same on this version of Colored Steel.
MARBLED STEEL
Built just like our Colored Steel, the final layer of paint on marbled steel is a faux marble pattern. All the other great properties of Colored Steel remain the same on this version of Colored Steel. |
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