Full Version: How would you do this?

From: logojohn [#4]
 25 Mar 2007
To: gt350ed [#1] 26 Mar 2007

We do some of these for police and bus drivers.

The deep engraving with color fill does look better but most customers don't see that much difference and don't want to pay for the extra work.

We just don't have the time to lubricate, worry about dulling cutters quickly, clean up, color filling, more cleanup, drying time etc. for a simple badge.
Most customers want next day service. We each run multiple pieces of equipment so a few extra minutes for one badge is a big deal for us.

To keep the cost, time required and aggravation level low we do not offer color filling on these.

We just diamond drag with a non rotating cutter and oxidize to black. If you use a 3 line helvetica the letters are so small you will not see the space between strokes, just a solid black letter.

You can even use a 6 line helvetica for an even bolder letter.

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From: gt350ed [#5]
 26 Mar 2007
To: logojohn [#4] 27 Mar 2007

Thank you, "lj"! I'm collecting the advice that you and others have given me so far. I'm going to try each of your methods and suggestions and see what I wind up with.

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From: gt350ed [#6]
 26 Mar 2007
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#2] 26 Mar 2007

Thank you, John! As I mentioned to "logojohn", I'm collecting what has been advised so far. I intend to follow your methods and suggestions and see what I wind up with. Believe it or not, I'm actually excited about this. :O)

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From: gt350ed [#7]
 26 Mar 2007
To: Andrew [#3] Unread

Thank you for the detailed reply, Andrew! It's very much appreciated. I'm collecting the advice and suggestions I've received so far. I'm intending to try the different methods and offerings to see what I wind up with.

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