Metal/Aluminium Printed Machine Plates/Signage - Reproduction?

[Symon]

Just thought I'd ask, in case anyone has had success, if anyone knows of a place that can reproduce machine plates/signs?

You know, the little signs that say "Grease Here" or "Use X type of oil" etc.

I suspect if there is such a service it would be expensive as they'd all be single run one-offs.

It's not the end of the world, but a few of mine are wrecked due to removal.

Edit:

For reference...this kind of thing:

[awemawson]

Several places will etch brass plates for signs for model locos, so there is a good starting point for searching.

http://homeworkshop.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14:steam-plates&catid=18:traders&Itemid=20

I have successfully etched both copper and brass signs using press on Letraset graphics signs and ferric chloride solution as per etching PCB's.

It is possible to print a pattern using a laser printer, and with a hot iron transfer the pattern onto  flat metal as a barrier to etching (laser and photocopier  toner is carbon particles surrounded by a thermo plastic shell so you are re-melting the shell)

[Symon]

That's fantastic, man

I'd probably supply the files so all they'd have to do is make them their way.

They're very simple.

[Symon]

For reference...this kind of thing:

[awemawson]

Also have you seen this thread:

http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,11174.msg135000.html#msg135000

[Symon]

That's pretty dam cool Don't want to invest in extra kit...so it's a no go for me

But it's helping with my searching as I'm picking up perfect keywords

[Symon]

Looks like Laser Etching Anodised Alu is the winner. You're a star, awemawson

[awemawson]

Happy to help Symon - it's what the forum is all about


 

[Symon]