The etching process permits exact reproduction of most artwork, including halftones.............Unlike cast plaques, the letters on etched plaques can be as small as 1/16 of an inch.......................... Use etched plaques to depict images with fine detail or if lettering is too small for a cast plaque.....................

Etched metal plaques are ideal for corporate awards & plaques distinguishing events and accomplishments.

BASICS: Standard etching depths are .01" to .02". Braille available for ADA compliance, deep-etched to .032”. Oxidized finishes available. Use etched metal plaques to depict images with fine detail or if lettering is too small to cast. Letters can be as small as 1/16". Plaques can be fully painted including the raised areas. Textured paint offered for recessed background areas, creating a cast plaque look.

Plaques&Letters distributes several outstanding etchers--three designated as "Legacy Line", "Heritage Line" & "EtchZinc Line"-- due to varying strengths. We'll engage the one best suiting your project.

BALLPARK PRICING: Unnecessary. Unlike most competitors, we've price charts. Please click on those links below. Discounts provided. Cost Considerations: Satin on raised area, paint in recessed is the norm. Preference of raised vs. recessed graphics, material thickness, plaque size, number of colors, finish, edge & border treatments and material all contribute. Click images to enlarge; open in new windows.

LEGACY LINE ETCHED PLAQUES: For most plaques, Legacy Line is most appropriate. Allow two weeks from production art approval date for plaques to ship. 18" x 24" material in stock. Largest size available: 48" x 96".

HERITAGE LINE ETCHED PLAQUES: Maximum etching size for a single sheet is 48” x 144”. Allow 3-4 weeks from date of artwork approval to ship.

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EtchZINC LINE ETCHED PLAQUES: Etched Zinc is best for deep etching & affordability, not present with other materials. Can appear like bronze, brass, stainless & aluminum. If not set on what the material is called...Etched Zinc is best for volume plaque orders entailing tight budgets.
   No visual difference between stainless steel, aluminum and zinc, nor with bronze, brass & zinc when translucent coatings are applied to the zinc. Your choice. We offer all materials and finishes. Zinc is simply great material to consider.

TO ORDER: Use Order Forms linked above. OR: Reference our Pricing Charts, determine your text, the size plaque(s) you need, which material, colors, finishes, textures, mounting methods, edge treatment, border and font styles, emblems and portraits (if any) you desire & schedule. Fax or email for a Quote.

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