Nameplate thickness | What does it mean for your application?

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Nameplate thickness What does it mean for your
application?

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• Melrose

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Does nameplate thickness matter to your project?
An Overview!
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• When choosing a nameplate solution for a project,
  the most important aspect to consider is
  thickness.
• Nameplate thickness directly impacts the life of
  the material used durability!
• The level of detail that can be added to the
  material surface also depends on this factor.
• Learn about thickness effects on the outcome of
  the project, metals rigidity and strength,
  various thickness, and its details (taking
  aluminum as an example).

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The impact of material thickness its outcome

• Two factors that correlate with thickness are
  rigidity and strength.
• Rigidity Metals resistance to bending whereas
  strength indicates the degree of protection
  against the breakage.
• More thickness means more rigid, which ultimately
  makes the material durable.
• Strength An additional support to the material
  used - making the nameplate last for long!
• Note Always consider the level of thickness to
  avoid injuring people.

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Aluminum nameplates various thickness levels

• Aluminum is one of the popular material choices
  for nameplates the reason - a plethora of
  thickness ranges!
• The range starts from 0.002 to 0.063 inches.
• Take a look at various thickness values that may
  match your project requirements.
• 0.002 inches
• Extremely thin material
• Soft and malleable
• Perfect for foil label applications
• Using adhesives offers a practical solution

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• 0.008 inches
• Thin but not easily bendable
• Suitable for less demanding nameplate use
• The commonly used application includes control
  panel or airplane labels
• 0.012 inches
• Cost-effective manufacturing solution
• Resist bending
• Produces light-weight aluminum material
• Can affix to the desired surface with adhesives
• Used on doors, desks, and other least bendable
  surfaces

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• 0.016 inches
• Falls under the medium rigid category
• Ideal for applications with the embossing marking
  process
• Used for decorative trim plate creation and for
  promotional plates
• 0.020 inches
• An ideal thickness combination of rigidity and
  functionality
• Perfect for aluminum nameplate marking projects
  that involve etching, engraving, digital
  printing, and many other methods

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• 0.032 inches
• Thick nameplate solution with an optimum level of
  durability and flexibility
• Idea choice if needed to add a high volume of
  information
• The thickness reference -gt a simple credit card
• 0.063 inches
• Thicker standard nameplates - Maximum rigidity
  and superior strength
• Wont be able to bend the finished product
• Compatible with various marking methods
• Thickness is ideal for larger nameplates that
  require screw or bracket mounting
• 0.125 inches
• Useful for special jobs and can be printed based
  on specifics
• High thickness value

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• Thats all about various thickness values of
  aluminum nameplates. Likewise, every metal used
  to manufacture nameplate has its own properties,
  ask the nameplate manufacturer regarding its
  details before opting for the right thickness
  range.
• Improper range may not match the required
  application standards. So always consider the
  thickness value that matches the project
  requirements.

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Melrose Nameplate Label Co.

• Get in touch with us if youre looking for a
  reliable manufacturer of high-quality nameplates
  and tags that need to include variable data. Our
  specialists are here to support your application
  and ensure that your products are equipped with
  durable identification plates.
• Contact Details
• Melrose Nameplate Label Co.,
• 26575 Corporate Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
• Email sales_at_melrose-nl.com
• Contact number 510-359-5024

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