EMBOSSING
Industrial Embossing and Die Stamping
In industrial identification, sometimes print is not enough. When you need a marking that can be felt as well as seen, Graphie offers Mechanical Embossing services. Unlike surface printing, embossing physically alters the material to create a permanent, raised 3D relief.
Using precision-machined dies and high-tonnage presses, we deform the substrate to create characters, logos, or functional features that stand out - literally. This process is ideal for applications requiring high durability, premium aesthetics, or tactile accessibility.
The Die Stamping Process
Our embossing process utilizes a matched set of male and female molds (dies). The material (whether it is stainless steel, aluminum, or polycarbonate) is placed between these dies and pressed with significant force.
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Permanence: Because the material itself is reshaped, the mark cannot be scratched off, faded by UV light, or removed by solvents. It is as durable as the material itself.
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Precision: Our tooling ensures crisp, defined edges on every letter or geometric shape, maintaining consistency across thousands of parts.
Applications: From Branding to Safety
Embossing serves both aesthetic and functional roles in manufacturing:
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Premium Branding: A raised logo on a metal equipment chassis conveys a sense of quality and robustness that a sticker simply cannot match. It adds a "heavy-duty" finish to your product.
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ADA Compliance: We manufacture signage and control panels with raised lettering and Braille that meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, ensuring your equipment is accessible to visually impaired users.
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Tactile Feedback: For polycarbonate control overlays, we emboss "domes" over the buttons. This allows the operator to find the switch by touch and provides a satisfying "snap" feel when pressed.
Materials We Emboss
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Metals: Aluminum (0.020" to 0.060"), Stainless Steel, and Brass. Ideal for serial plates and VIN tags.
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Plastics: Polycarbonate (Lexan) and Polyester. Used primarily for graphic overlays and membrane switches.
