Which Metals are best for Specific Nameplates

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Which Metals are best for Specific Nameplates?
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Introduction

• When you plan to buy a nameplate or decided to
  design a nameplate, you should realize the
  importance of the material.
• Even though you have a variety of options for
  nameplate metals that offers different
  appearances, exteriors, and practical benefits.
• At first, you may think that choosing the best
  metal for your nameplate would be an easy way.
• But if you know the details about nameplate
  metals, their benefits, and common applications,
  then only you can get the best ideas to choose
  your nameplate material.

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Common Metals for Nameplates

• When you are looking for the nameplate material,
  you will eventually find out that you have a
  collection of possibilities with unique purposes
  and appearances.
• Consider the nameplate metals options, which are
  mentioned below.
• And take a look at the materials and their
  benefits to help them plan your decision.

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Aluminum Metal

• Durability is the major benefit of Aluminum,
  which is highly useful for multipurpose and
  lightweight.
• The aluminum material is more flexible, and it
  comes with many thicknesses liable on the
  particular application.
• It is more suitable for the decorative uses, and
  its durability makes it more useful for the
  different practical applications that uncover the
  nameplate to the rudiments or tough environments.
  
• Aluminum has more advantages as a nameplate
  metal, including rust-proof, tarnish-proof, and
  chemical-resistant.

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• Decide where to place your aluminum nameplate
  will fix and its purpose as you plan to finish.
• As mentioned earlier, the polished aluminum
  draws attention as a decorative piece.
• And it may be easier to read inside the house
  rather than bright conditions outdoor because of
  its striking shine.
• Brushed and Pulverized aluminum creates a natural
  aluminum texture that can give excellent
  background for text options.
• It also helps you to read easily in various
  conditions.

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Stainless Steel

• Many peoples first choice will be Stainless
  steel because it is glossy.
• Just like aluminum, it is also a durable
  nameplate.
• Stainless steel is most suitable for military
  applications and industrial purposes.
• And especially, it is useful for the purpose of
  display model or serial numbers.
• And this material offers a crisp look, which
  makes reading easy.

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• The durable stainless steel comes with other
  advantages including, heat, moisture, chemicals,
  abrasion, and corrosion.
• The above advantages and qualities make the
  stainless steel tags to withstand a variety of
  harsh weather conditions.
• Stainless steel is useful for many purposes, and
  also you can use it for a decorative touch.
• If you plan to give a different look to your
  nameplate, then select the unique finishes that
  stainless steel comes in Polished finish,
  Brushed finish, and Matte finish.

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Brass metal

• Brass metal is the best option if you decide to
  get a decorative nameplate metal for you.
• You can get the brass nameplates with the
  thickness range from 0.016 inches to 0.125
  inches.
• And it totally depends on the application and the
  manufacturer that you choose.
• Despite its primarily ornamental use, it also has
  some practical advantages, which include chemical
  resistance, abrasion resistance, and tarnish
  resistance.

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Bronze

• When you compare bronze with brass, bronze is
  quite similar to the brass nameplate.
• It both has red and copper color. Like brass,
  bronze is also malleable, and it is also the best
  choice for the decorative purposes for your
  nameplate tag.
• Bronze comes with different advantages, including
  corrosion resistance and metal fatigue
  resistance, which makes it more suitable for
  various conditions.