Posts

Showing posts with the label stainless steel plate engraving

How to Make Beautiful Stainless Steel Engraved Nameplates?

Image
  W e at machine plates online manufacture one of the best quality  stainless steel engraved plates . Stainless steel is one of the most demanded metals in the modern manufacturing industry. There are many reasons behind its popularity. Stainless steel is a combination of several alloying elements which include iron, manganese, nickel, and copper. The mixture of these elements makes stainless steel a very dominant metal.  Thus to produce the best  stainless steel plates  we are never shy to use the best metal. Its resistant power against heat, corrosion, or degradation in moist conditions makes it the most likely candidate for our stainless steel engraved plates .  We need to make it tough enough to withstand the extreme climatic conditions which most of the regions around the world face due to global warming.  Also Read:  How to Choose the Best Locker Name Plates, Labels and Tags for Your Needs The process to make this  stainless steel nameplate  involves organized steps to get the de

4 Types of Damage That Affect Nameplate Longevity & Readability

Image
  There are four main types of damage to nameplates that affect them. These types of damage can all have different effects on the longevity and readability of the plates. These are surface, physical, chemical, and impact. Each of these types of damage has its own unique characteristics that need to be considered while choosing a material for the plate. The most common type of damage is surface damage. This includes scratches, abrasions, or chips that have been inflicted on the nameplate surface by another material. This damage is usually easy to remove with soap and water, and is easily repaired. Sometimes this damage is so severe that it has to be removed entirely from the metal. If the metal can't be repaired, a new piece must be fabricated in its place. The metal that can be bent into the desired shape is usually the best option when used to repair this kind of damage. Abrasion is commonly used on metals to remove small deposits or to remove the top layer of metals so that t

Is this possible to Laser Engrave Stainless Steel?

Image
  You might have gone through certain websites or videos stating the ways to laser engrave stainless steel. But the fact is that you cannot and should not laser engrave the stainless steel. Why? Let us understand the reason. Laser Engraving Destroys the Upper Protective Layer of Stainless Steel Stainless steel is different from other alloys and laser engraving on this metal alloy can lead to corrosion. Corrosion occurs due to the loss of protective coat. The upper layer of this metal is made up of the chromium oxide which protects the underneath steel. Chromium oxide layer is the uppermost protective layer is the stainless steel. The formation of chromium oxide occurs due to the natural reaction of chromium and oxygen. This layer protects the inner metal from corrosion by hiding it from oxygen interaction. Any kind of digging via laser or any other sort of label engravers can cause stainless steel to lose its upper protective layer. The laser etched stainless steels catch rust ve

Etched Signs – Uses of Etched Plates in Businesses

Image
  While running a business or an organization, having the designation and nameplates is a small but effective thing. However, the name and work position plays a crucial role in an employee’s work life. However, a good company always makes sure that their employees have their own nameplates as it leaves a strong imprint on their clients as well. There are several options and varieties (in the context of material, design, and furnishing) available at nameplate manufacturers. Business owners can choose their favourite or the suitable one from the vast range of nameplates.  From the plenty of nameplate options, there is a unique name printing technique called Etching which is quite popular in the nameplate engraving marketplace. It is one of the most recommended techniques used to prepare nameplates for official purposes.  What refers to Etching nameplates? Etching nameplates is a chemical-based engraving technique where customized metal or wooden plates will get created through com