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Cynthia Schulte
By Cynthia Schulte
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 09:33

GM Nameplate has developed a one-of-a-kind way to create a nameplate.  They have dubbed the product ElectraGraphics and it consists of a stainless steel base with graphics plated in gold or chrome on the surface. The outcome is a identification piece that communicates class. 

Advantages include:

  • Platings available include chrome or gold (alone or in combination)
  • Any combination of screen printed colors may be added
  • Stainless steel may have a variety of finishes including brushed, satin or spin
  • Jewelry-like quality
  • Wide range of custom color and texture choices
  • May be combined with doming to further the 3-D effect
  • Tooling may not be required depending on part size and shape, decreasing cost and lead time
  • Does not require engraving masters like Electroform, thereby decreasing cost and lead time
  • Durable
  • Well-suited to smaller parts with detailed graphics, as the process handles fine lines exceptionally well

Disadvantages include:

  • Must be constructed using stainless steel, which may not be optimal for all applications.

 nameplate, namepaltes, chrome, electra graphics