Looking For Metal Blanks - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	16 Apr 2007
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Can someone point me to some suppliers for metal blanks I can use for Laser OEM Heat Transfer. I'm looking for oval shaped, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, etc. Approximately 3" x 5" or 4"x 6" or maybe 5" x 7".

Thanks,

Don
High Desert Engraving & Sign Co.

EDITED: 17 Apr 2007 by DGL

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	16 Apr 2007
To:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	2 of 12

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Hi Don, I can have oval's rounds and other custom shaped blanks made of many different metals (some of which work very well with oem) including stainless and aluminum.... but minimums would probably need to be at least 100-200 pieces to make it cost effective. Production will take several weeks as the dies require time to manufacture. Our die fees are very reasonable compared to average.......Approximately $145-$200 instead of $800- $1000. Obviously the die fee depends on the size and complexity of the job itself. To quote you, I would need you to supply a drawing of the shape you want, with scaling or to scale, and a quantity range that you would be interested in. Feel free to e-mail me at bgenrichatrallyeproductions.com change the at to @ and no spaces. Thanks, Brian Genrich Rallye Productions Inc. 1-800-236-2036 x112 Custom cut, or sheet stock Sublimatable metal, Screen printing, and other digital print services.

From:	Paul (MMENGRAVER)	16 Apr 2007
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I use a guy named Bill from BB Tees. Ph 610-650-0650. He is great you need to call them. Great prices!!! Paul M & M Engraving and Design

From:	ACJ (LADYCUTTER)	16 Apr 2007
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George at GP Plastics & Metal (296 Earl Drive N.W., Warren OH 44483-1112) is very reasonable. He has some health problems but I have found him very reliable and very quick. His phone # is 330-847-2929.

From:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	17 Apr 2007
To:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	5 of 12

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Thanks Brian,

What I'm looking for is Pre-Made, Ready To Go Blanks in small quantities. However, if I ever get to the point where I need larger quantites I'll keep you in mind.

Don
High Desert Engraving & Sign Co.

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	6 of 12

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There was talk a while back about having metal parts cut by water jet machines. I do not remember anything about what the minimums might be. Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem) When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	7 of 12

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Minimums are normaly down to 1 piece, but the programming charges get ya ;)

Waterjet cuts typicaly leave a bad burr on thin stock aluminum....Harder metals aren't too bad though.

Thanks,

Brian Genrich

Rallye Productions Inc.
1-800-236-2036 x112
Custom cut, or sheet stock Sublimatable metal,
Screen printing, and other digital print services.

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	8 of 12

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Thanks for the reply....

Sorry it wasn't a good match this time.

Brian Genrich

Rallye Productions Inc.
1-800-236-2036 x112
Custom cut, or sheet stock Sublimatable metal,
Screen printing, and other digital print services.

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	17 Apr 2007
To:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	9 of 12

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Thanks for that information, never heard that aluminum would give a problem but good to know. Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem) When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	10 of 12

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Don, Identification Plates has a wide variety of dies for fabricated metal plates. http://www.idplates.com/cf1.html Low set up charges and minimums. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	17 Apr 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	11 of 12

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Frank from Chewbarka may also have some pre-cut blanks and or dies in various shapes.... Thanks, Brian Genrich Rallye Productions Inc. 1-800-236-2036 x112 Custom cut, or sheet stock Sublimatable metal, Screen printing, and other digital print services.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	17 Apr 2007
To:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	12 of 12

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Brian, That's true. The company has a long history in die cut metal, but it may be limited to smaller pieces. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA