PRECISION TOOLED ALUMINUM PLAQUE

Precision Tooled Aluminum Plaque Features

Precision tooled aluminum plaques utilize a high-speed machining process that gives the plaque the look and feel of a cast plaque while providing several added benefits, including a lower carbon footprint, faster production, lower cost, and sharper detail. Precision tooled plaques typically have slightly less depth compared with cast plaques.

Precision tooled aluminum plaques offer a classic and beautiful way to signify dedication and recognition and are an excellent choice for signage, donor recognition, memorials, and dedications.

• High-Speed Machining Process — Precision tooling creates a detailed aluminum plaque with the look and feel of a cast plaque while providing sharp, precise detail.
• Lower Carbon Footprint — The precision tooling process provides a lower carbon footprint compared with traditional cast plaque production.
• Faster Production — Precision tooling allows for faster production compared with traditional cast plaque manufacturing.
• Lower Cost — Precision tooled aluminum provides the classic appearance of a metal plaque while offering a lower-cost alternative to cast plaque production.
• Sharper Detail — The machining process provides sharp and precise detail for lettering and other plaque design elements.
• Lead-Free Aluminum — Custom plaques are made using lead-free, earth-friendly aluminum alloys.
• Brushed Aluminum Finish — Raised areas such as letters receive a brushed aluminum finish.
• Custom Design — We can provide a prestigious custom plaque in tooled aluminum designed to your specifications.
• Donor Recognition, Memorials and Signage — Precision tooled aluminum plaques are an excellent choice for signage, donor recognition, memorials, dedications, and other recognition applications.
• Simple Logos Included — Simple logos can be added to your plaque at no additional charge. Email your logo to us for review.
• Multiple Sizes — Choose from numerous standard plaque sizes. Contact us for a quote if you need a special size or a size different from those listed.
• Orientation Options — Choose from landscape, portrait, and square orientations.
• Standard Background Colors — Choose from the available standard background colors, including brown, black, Duranodic bronze, and dark oxide.
• Optional Background Colors — A wide selection of optional background colors is available for additional customization.
• Background Clear Coats — Choose from matte, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss clear coat options.
• Background Textures — Available background textures include leatherette, pebble, sand, and stipple.
• Border Options — Multiple border styles are available, including double line, bevel, inset, single line, wide bevel, projected bevel, and no-border options.
• Mounting Options — Choose from blind stud mounting, solid wall mounting, hollow wall mounting, wood mounting, garden stake mounting, and post mounting.
• Garden Stake Mounting — Garden stake mounting is available in 24", 36", and 48" lengths.
• Garden Stake Size Limits — The maximum plaque size for a single garden stake is 12" wide and/or 8" tall. Plaques up to 20" wide and/or 8" tall can use two garden stakes. No more than two stakes are allowed. The additional cost for a second stake is applied to the order before payment processing.
• Post Mounting — Post mounting is available in 6-foot and 8-foot heights with 1", 1.5", and 2" post options.
• Two Post Mounts Required — Plaques over 24" wide require two post mounts. The additional cost for the second post is applied to the order before payment processing.
• 8-Foot Post Shipping — 8-foot tall post mounts incur an oversized shipping fee, which is applied at checkout.
• Mounting Template — A mounting template is available as an optional selection when required.
• Rosette Options — Choose from available decorative rosette options to complement your plaque design.
• Minimum Letter Height — Lettering must be no smaller than 3/8" tall for Title Case and 1/4" tall for ALL CAPS. Depending on the amount of text or other plaque content, this requirement may mean that a larger plaque is necessary.
• Custom Shapes and Sizes — Please email us for a quote if you need a special shape, a different size than listed, or another unique requirement.
• Digital Proof Approval — You will receive a digital proof for approval before production. Payment is not processed until your digital proof has been approved in case requested changes result in a change in cost.
• Lifetime Guarantee — We guarantee our plaques for life. If your plaque fades or contains a defect, we will refinish or replace the defective material at no cost to you, provided the plaque remains installed in its original location. See the warranty information for complete terms.
• Free Standard Shipping — All plaques ship free via standard shipping within the continental United States. Additional charges apply for Hawaii and Alaska.
• Production Times — Please email us for the current estimated production time.
• Delivery Dates — We cannot guarantee delivery by a specific date.
• First-Come, First-Served Production — The foundry works on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of orders ahead of yours at the time your plaque is submitted for production can fluctuate.
• No Rush Orders — The foundry does not accept rush orders.
• Standard Plaque Depth — Precision tooled aluminum plaques have a standard depth of approximately 1/4" to 5/16", depending on plaque size. Larger plaques have a 5/16" depth.
• Material — Aluminum. Raised areas such as letters receive a brushed aluminum finish.

Available Mounting Options

• Type A — Blind Stud Mount
• Type B — Solid Wall Mount
• Type C — Hollow Wall Mount
• Type D — Wood Mount
• Type GS — Garden Stake Mount, available in 24", 36", and 48" lengths
• Type PM — Post Mount, available in 6-foot and 8-foot heights with 1", 1.5", and 2" post options

Important Ordering Information

Please provide your desired text, specifications, comments, and other important information when placing your order. You may also email text and specifications to us for review.

Minimum lettering heights are required to ensure that lettering remains readable. Title Case lettering must be at least 3/8" tall and ALL CAPS lettering must be at least 1/4" tall. Depending on the amount of text or other content on your plaque, a larger plaque may be necessary.

If you need a special shape, a different size than those listed, or another unique requirement, please email us for a quote.

For current production estimates, please contact us by email. Production times can fluctuate depending on the number of orders ahead of yours when your plaque is submitted for production. The foundry works on a first-come, first-served basis, does not accept rush orders, and delivery by a specific date cannot be guaranteed.

Proof Approval: Payment is not processed until your digital proof has been approved. This allows requested changes to be made before payment if modifications result in a change in cost.