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A brief description of the processes and
turn around times available to manufacture your
identification products.
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GROUP 1
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GROUP 2
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GROUP 3
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Vinyl Cutting
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Vinyl Cutting is a process by which a computer controlled knife or hot die is used to cut plain or printed vinyl and polyester
(Mylar
®) films. The excess or background material is removed. For large or
pre-spaced decals,
transfer tape is applied to the front of the remaining material. The
transfer tape holds the cut material in position for application once the material’s adhesive liner has been removed. |
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Process used to produce: |
Pre-spaced (or Pre-masked) Vinyl Letters and/or
Decals |
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Material(s): |
Vinyl,
Polyester, and
Polycarbonate Film |
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Typical lead-time: |
2-7 days |
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Most economical
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low to high volume ( 1+ identical pieces) |
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Vinyl Application
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Vinyl Application is the process of applying printed and/or cut vinyl graphics on a
substrate. The substrate can be sheet stock, a piece of equipment, a vehicle, windows, doors, or virtually any relatively flat, smooth surface. Field installation is not available in all areas. An installation instruction sheet and installation
squeegee are included with all pre-spaced graphics orders to be installed by the
customer. |
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Process used to produce: |
Signs, Equipment and Vehicle Graphics and Letters |
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Material(s): |
Vinyl |
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Typical lead-time: |
3-7 days |
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Most economical
quantity: |
low to high volume ( 1+ identical pieces) |
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Doming
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Doming is a finishing process that applies liquid clear polyurethane in a metered dose to the top surface of a decal, label or nameplate. The liquid material, which is the consistency of honey, flows to the edge of the part and is trapped by capillary attraction to the edge of the part. The liquid is then
cured to produce a finished product with a domed, bubbled, or
lens effect / appearance. Domed products require all corners to have at least a
small radius or the polyurethane will bleed of the part. |
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Process used to produce: |
Nameplates, Decals, and
Legend Plates, |
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Material(s): |
Polyurethane applied over a product produced on virtually any substrate |
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Typical lead-time: |
3-15 days |
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Most economical
quantity: |
low to high volume ( 1+ identical pieces) |
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Overlaminating
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Overlaminating is the process by which heat and pressure are used to apply a clear protective
film to the surface of printed products to improve their abrasion, chemical, and UV resistance. |
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Process used to produce: |
Decals, Overlays,
Labels, Signs, and
Tags, |
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Material(s): |
the laminate (or protective film) is most commonly
Polyester, the products substrate (or base material) can be
Vinyl,
Polyester,
Paper or
Card Stock |
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Typical lead-time: |
same as printing process used |
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Most economical
quantity: |
low to high volume ( 1+ identical pieces) |
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Casting
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Casting is a process in which molten metal is poured into a temporary mold made of chemically treated, compacted sand. After cooling, cast pieces are painted and face ground. |
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Process used to produce: |
Nameplates and Signs |
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Material(s): |
Aluminum and
Bronze |
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Typical lead-time: |
15-25 days |
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Most economical
quantity: |
low to medium volume ( 1 - 1000 identical pieces) |
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better understanding of The Cutting Edge’s products and
services, and is for general use only. Specific questions
regarding applications, specifications, and capabilities of The
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