We recently purchased Rowmarks new Metalgraph Plus in gold/black. When we laser the engraving comes out with a gray finish with light gray stripes showing. Engraving not acceptable to sell. I shipped my results to Rowmark after talking to them. Awaiting their call.
Has anyone else attempted to engrave this material? If so, how did it come out.
Larry

yes, it is supposeably both laser and rotary material. I spoke with Rowmark today after they received my sample and they agreed with me. They suggested I laser a second time out of focus which we did and still the same results. They were going to send it to their quality control people as they could not get good results either. I purchased 15 half sheets to start but am going to have to return. Its a great idea but does not work as stated.
We are still looking for an exterior material in gold with black core.Any suggestions??
Larry

I am sorry but I am out of the loop on this one. I am working for the custom division of Rowmark and this is a new product that I am not up to speed on. I have to defer to my associates. My suggestion is you speak to our Customer Service Department, they will follow through and work to resolve any concerns.

Phil

I ordered samples of the multigraph and metalgraph material and received them a few days ago.
I was trying to engrave all the colors and realized that when i removed the protective covering from the multigraph yellow/black, the yellow color came off with the protective plastic. I would say that 75% of the yellow came off.
I called Rowmark to inform them about this problem.
I was told that probably the sample I got was sealed with the protective plastic before the yellow die had a chance to cure.

draw your conclusions.
Abdul

Larry,

My suggestion would be to route (rotary engrave) and color-fill the material.

Durability of the outdoor gold, with a jet black image.

I've seen traditional Metallex, Metalply etc. (indoor) material, routed and color-filled.

My well-trained eye was fooled into thinking the material was actual brass. The sign was in the Gene Autry museum in L.A.

Of course, being an engraver, I was probably paying more attention to the signage, than the exhibits. :-) 

:D 

:P