Full Version: nameplates for cubicles
From: Ed (EMERY) [#1]
29 Jan 2007
To: ALL
I'm new to the business. That being said, I enjoy learning every day.
I ended up talking with the owner of a local business a couple of days ago, and he wants new nameplates for the cubicles in the main office.
Currently, they are attached to the cubicle walls by velcro. I ordered a sample of the pin attachments from Johnson Plastics. They are self adhesive. My question is: Is velcro better than the pin attachment? And if so, how do I attach the velcro? Epoxy?
Thanks!
Edsel Emery
Emery Laser Engraving
Chester, WV
From: UncleSteve [#2]
29 Jan 2007
To: Ed (EMERY) [#1] 29 Jan 2007
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
29 Jan 2007
To: Ed (EMERY) [#1] 29 Jan 2007
Another option is a clear acrylic name plate holder, specifically designed for cubicles, that hangs over the top edge of a cubicle.
They're made by The JRS Company.
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#4]
29 Jan 2007
To: Ed (EMERY) [#3] 29 Jan 2007
I usually put 6" of Velcro on an 8" plate and 8" on a 10" plate. You don't really need that much but I think it looks like I'm scrimping if I use less.
I have customers who want 1/16" and others who want 1/8" thick. I bevel all of it.
As you're driving around your neck of the woods take notice of parking lots that have a lot of cars. (not the supermarket) Chances are these places have cubicle type offices and need your nameplates as well as other signs. (take your samples)
If you're lucky you'll come upon a call center or two in which case they'll have a lot of employees and a lot of turnover.
EDITED: 29 Jan 2007 by MIKEN
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5]
29 Jan 2007
To: UncleSteve [#2] 29 Jan 2007
Steve,
We made that mistake once!
This past summer we put up a plaque display, using Velcro to attach the plaques to a carpeted board. One of the pieces had too much Velcro on it, and upon pulling the plaque down, it ended up pulling the carpet away from the board in that spot.
Like the old ad slogan goes, "A little dab'l do ya!"
Cody
From: Ed (EMERY) [#6]
29 Jan 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#4] 29 Jan 2007
Mike
I have a question about that beveling. I'm using my laser to cut all my plastic for signs. What equipment do I need to bevel my work?
Edsel
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#7]
29 Jan 2007
To: Ed (EMERY) [#6] 29 Jan 2007
It's actually a beveling machine. Something like an inverted router with a small chamfer bit. New Hermes is the big name, Scott makes one and Quality One makes one which is supposed to be very quiet by comparison. My NH sounds like a jet engine.
You can sometimes find these on Ebay. I think new prices range from about $400 to $1200.
http://www.q1engravers.com/beveler.htm
Mine is the more expensive variety but I bought it used several years ago for $400 sight unseen and it's been worth every penny and more.
Most of my nametags are beveled also.
EDITED: 29 Jan 2007 by MIKEN
From: Ozzy Fox (CLIVEGARAWAY) [#8]
29 Jan 2007
To: ALL
When I took over my business I had an old 3 font engraver and a beveller, since I bought the laser the beveller is getting used less and less, after all what it was achieving was a border on a badge. I now let the laser do the work set up a 1.5 mm border, and cut outside the border end result is the same. The angle a beveller creates is not important on a badge in my opinion. I can also achieve rounder corners and a border on a badge much easier than a beveller.
regards Clive.
From: Ed (EMERY) [#9]
30 Jan 2007
To: Ozzy Fox (CLIVEGARAWAY) [#8] 30 Jan 2007
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10]
30 Jan 2007
To: Ozzy Fox (CLIVEGARAWAY) [#8] 31 Jan 2007
Clive,
Do you raster or vector the border? For this to be a viable option I am assuming you are vectoring the border. If rastering, that requires you to engrave the complete area of the plate, not just the text and graphics. The would seem to be an inefficient option.
From: Ozzy Fox (CLIVEGARAWAY) [#11]
31 Jan 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#10] 31 Jan 2007
Dave,
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Guilty, I'm rastering it, probably is inefficient, would be interesting to see how 4up x 4 across would compare though, given the vector would have to go around each badge nn times to get the thickness of border, I'm not a 'speed freak' on my laser I just let it do it my easy way and go operate another machine or serve a cust while it does it's thing.
Either way I think it saves me time compared to bevelling each rotten badge!!
regards Clive