Full Version: Equipment plates

From: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1]
 16 Mar 2007
To: ALL

I have an oppurtunity to provide equipment i.d. plates for a manufacturer.They are currently being rotary engraved,but take a long time to do.I would like to laser them.They are brass colored aluminum.When engraved,the letters and numbers are silver.I have not been able to find a supplier that has a material that gives me the brass/silver combination that I need.The manufacturer will not change the color combination because of all the Government red tape they would have to go thru.Any suggestions on what I can do other than buying a new,faster rotary engraver,which isn't an option yet?

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
 16 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1] 16 Mar 2007

Rick,

What kind of equipment are you using?

Sounds like you're describing typical gold aluminum trophy plate stock, which is available through many suppliers.

As to a faster way to mark plates, a laser engraver might be the way to go.

I don't know how that looks on standard gold aluminum, but if they switch to anodized gold plates, a laser does an admirable job.

From: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#3]
 16 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 16 Mar 2007

I have a 30 watt LaserPro.However,I haven't been able to find any of the right color combination (gold over silver).

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
 16 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#3] 16 Mar 2007

Rick,

Have you tried gold anodized aluminum plates?

If not, try Frank Ricci at Chewbarka. He'll send samples and if you buy plates from him, he offers a discount to EE forum members.

www.chewbarka.com

From: Tony (ANTE) [#5]
 16 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1] 16 Mar 2007

Rick,

I have couple suppliers in Canada if you can not locate sheets in USA.
Let me know if you are interested.

BTW if you fill out your profile someone close to you may direct you locally.

Tony

From: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#6]
 16 Mar 2007
To: Tony (ANTE) [#5] 16 Mar 2007

Didn't realize I hadn't filled out the profile.Thanks,it is now filled out.

From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#7]
 16 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1] 16 Mar 2007

How about LAMA1

Laser Anodized Mirror Alum

Johnson Plastic.....
http://www.johnsonplastics.com

EDITED: 16 Mar 2007 by PENINSULATROPHY

From: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#8]
 16 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1] 16 Mar 2007

If anodized aluminum is not the "right" color, it may be alodined (alodine is typically "gold" color) aluminum. Any aircraft parts finishing shop should be able to do alodine.

From: UncleSteve [#9]
 17 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1] 17 Mar 2007

Rick,

I second the suggestion to contact Frank Ricci at Chewbarka. Their "new" formulation provides a clean, white image when lasered and if one of their brass color variations fits, it should be a no-brainer for your customer.

From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#10]
 17 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#1] 17 Mar 2007

I second Steve's recommendation to see if they will go with Chewbarka gold anodize.

His stuff does laser white. I saw the Clear anodize product he offers and was amazed. It barely looks anodized, fairly shiny. It does also engrave white. It looks like it was painted at 600 DPI.

You can also push that anodize is a very hard coating and will also last longer.

From: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#11]
 17 Mar 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#10] 17 Mar 2007

It has to laser to silver-not white.They won't accept anything else.

From: PenTrophy (PENINSULATROPHY) [#12]
 17 Mar 2007
To: RICK (THUMBSUP) [#11] 17 Mar 2007

again I say LAMA1 mirror finished anodized aluminum.

Or Hey (or is it Hay) , get a diamond drag machine..

since this contract will be worth what 20-30K a year buy a good Rotary machine and expand your service offer.

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