Full Version: oxidation of engraved messages
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
11 Mar 2006
To: logojohn [#6] 11 Mar 2006
The good point you bring up is, "Why does everyone want black or dark lettering?"
That way, the image could be confused with much lesser processes, such as pad printing or silkscreen, where a nicely, diamond-drag-engraved item, stands on its own, as something unique.
From: logojohn [#8]
11 Mar 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7] 11 Mar 2006
We display and offer laser engraved black brass and diamond dragged black brass plaques side by side. 95% choose the diamond drag plaques even with 3 line roman that is not nearly as bold as the lasered plaque.
With the spot lights we have on the plaque wall the reflection in the diamond drag gooves make them stand out.
People feel the lasered ones are a "printed item" and of lesser quality.
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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#9]
11 Mar 2006
To: logojohn [#8] 11 Mar 2006
John,
That's your second good point, in this thread. :-)
With the trend toward laser engraving equipment, being a startup's first (sometimes, only) piece of equipment, those who have diamond-drag/rotary capability are in a position to capitalize on its unique output.
In our ever-increasing world of sameness, it's a good idea (and crucial) to set ourselves apart from the pack.
That's one way to do it.
EDITED: 11 Mar 2006 by DGL