Introduction and characteristics of electroformed signs

Writer：admin Time：2023-05-27 11:30 Browse：℃

Electroformed signs, also known as electroformed alloy stickers or UP signs, are currently the most high-end, bright, and popular decorative metal signs. They are the best substitute for traditional stickers/trademarks, aluminum signs, copper signs, iron signs, and even plastic signs. People's favorite is the electroformed thin label, which has a thickness between 0.03 and 0.1mm. It has large design freedom, separable and connected fonts, smooth edges, no burrs, bright colors, bright surfaces, a certain three-dimensional sense, smooth overall lines, and strong corrosion and oxidation resistance.

Electroformed labels can be used as both product trademarks/labels/LOGO and product nameplates. They are all formed by the accumulation of metal ions, and their purity should be above 99.9%. The front of the electroformed label is covered with a transparent protective film, and the back is coated with adhesive glue. When using it, remove the release paper first, and then press it in the designated position, which is very convenient. Wood, metal, plastic, acrylic, glass, cardboard, leather and other surfaces are suitable for pasting.

Compared with traditional processes, electroformed signs have the following obvious characteristics:

1. The complexity and diversity of surface treatment effects for electroformed signs;

On the same surface, it can be processed into composite effects such as diagonal, horizontal, matte, mirror, three-dimensional (protrusion), etc; Compared to this, stamping can generally only be processed to the required external dimensions or limited three-dimensional effects, but it is generally unable to achieve surface texture; If product design involves complex surface effects, electroforming technology is generally used;

2. Electroformed signs have good wear resistance:

The surface of electroformed signs is generally treated with chromium plating, and the hardness of chromium is extremely high, reaching HV780-910, while the hardness of stainless steel is generally between HV180-650; So many superhard cutting tools have chrome plating on their surfaces to enhance their hardness and wear resistance; The product will not undergo any appearance changes under normal use;

3. Electroformed labels have stable chemical properties:

Both the substrate and surface coating of the sign have extremely stable chemical properties, and even in extremely humid environments, there is no need to worry about rusting; The chemical properties of chromium are not active and are stable to both oxygen and water vapor at room temperature. Chromium begins to react with oxygen above 600 ℃, but the reaction becomes slow after the surface forms an oxide film;

4. Electroformed signs have high glossiness:

Nickel is a highly polished metal that is an excellent substrate for electroplating chromium. Electroplated nickel is plated with chromium after polishing, achieving a much more perfect mirror effect than stainless steel mirror labels