by dnpeadmin | Dec 15, 2022 | Electro Forming, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Materials, Processes
Most name plates are rectangular or square. Some can be oval or circular. But what if you need your name plate, logo plate, etc. made into a shape you didn’t learn about in kindergarten? There are tons of reasons why you would need your plate fitted into an irregular...
by dnpeadmin | Oct 27, 2022 | Manufacturing, Materials, Metal Forming
As the weather gets colder, you might find yourself wondering: how cold is too cold for certain metals? Although metals have a melting point at extremely high temperatures, can metals become brittle and break at lower temperatures? If you’re in an industry that needs...
by dnpeadmin | Sep 29, 2022 | Manufacturing, Materials
The short answer is yes, but the real question is: what grade of stainless steel do you need for your name plates, data plates, or logo plates? Classifying stainless steel There are a couple ways to classify stainless steel: by type or by grade. Type has to do with...
by dnpeadmin | Sep 8, 2022 | Data Plates, Manufacturing, Metal Tags, Nameplates
Metal vs. Plastic: Which material will work for your project? At Detroit Name Plate Etching, we offer a plethora of materials to choose for your next project. Whether you need a name plate, data plate, or logo plate, you can pick the ideal substance, treatments, and...
by dnpeadmin | Aug 25, 2022 | Data Plates, Logo Plates, Manufacturing, Nameplates
Stainless steel works excellently to build name plates, logo plates, appliances, and more! It stands up to water, grease, and heat which is why it’s commonly used in kitchens and food service. Stainless steel also made to last – it was developed thousands of years ago...
by dnpeadmin | Aug 11, 2022 | Manufacturing, Metal Forming
Did you browse our materials section and seen something that caught your eye? Anodized aluminum isn’t a term you hear every day. From water bottles to metal clips, you’ve seen this kind of treated aluminum in more places than you thought. If you want to...
by dnpeadmin | Jul 28, 2022 | Brand Identity, Injection Molding, Manufacturing
Do you need to create industrial quantities of a name plate, logo plate, or other labels? Do they need to be a unique shape, size, or texture? If so, injectable molding may be right for you. Injectable molding is when molten metal or plastic is injected into a mold or...
by dnpeadmin | Jun 30, 2022 | Control Panel Identification, Etching, Manufacturing
Control panels are permanent fixtures that fit over the controls of a machine. This can be heavy machinery or operation technology used in manufacturing, science, or engineering. In order to know what kind of control panel to invest in, you need to look for a few...
by dnpeadmin | Mar 29, 2018 | Manufacturing
Outsourcing is a negative buzzword, usually because it’s associated with lost jobs in the United States. But using third-party companies to manufacture and finish your goods, just like using other companies’ software or finance engines, can help streamline...