by dnpeadmin | Dec 1, 2022 | Materials, Processes, Screen Printing
Overlays are vinyl, polyester, and polycarbonate labels with a lot of practical uses. They can be used to cover switchboards and buttons, to stick on walls as caution labels or logos, and more! If you have a project coming up where you need a name plate, decal, logo,...
by dnpeadmin | Nov 17, 2022 | Brand Identity, Materials
Most name plates we make start with a sheet of metal or plastic. Typically, the metal we work with is steel or aluminum. That’s because these metals create lightweight products that can be applied to a variety of industries. Brass, on the other hand, is a little less...
by dnpeadmin | Nov 3, 2022 | Processes
You may be looking through our processes and wondering: do we use metal grinding? Why isn’t grinding, the art of cutting metal away with an abrasive tool, on our site? Grinding is a popular process to treat stone, giving tumbled rocks luster without needing lacquer....
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 | Oct 20, 2022 | Data Plates, Product Serialization
Asset tags are critical for keeping track of your inventory. From company supplies to shipping to inventory, these tags help keep tabs on moving parts, tons of inventory, and more that it can be a hassle to track otherwise. They’re a fact of certain industries in the...
by dnpeadmin | Oct 13, 2022 | Materials
To the untrained eye, steel is steel. All steel is iron tempered with other elements. However, stainless steel is different than traditional, or structural steel. From materials used to create the alloy to hardness to cost, there are several key differences between...
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 22, 2022 | Data Plates
Data plates aren’t one size fits all. They can be item specific for one vehicle or machine, or they can present general safety warnings about your workspace. Either way, they need to remain legible for as long as possible and present all the information you need on...
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...
