Economy Laser-Engraved Acrylic Signage (1.6mm) by Maple Skyline

• DURABLE - Manufactured from durable 1.6mm thick 2-ply laser-optimised acrylic laminate.
  
  
• HIGH VISIBILITY - Bright attention-grabbing micro-surfaced top layer over a contrasting core for clear visibility and readability in all light conditions.
  
  
• LEGIBILITY - Precision laser cut and engraved for clear, legible text and well-defined graphics that won’t deteriorate over time.
  
  
• EASY MAINTENANCE - Can be easily washed and cleaned in place using a cloth, water and mild detergent to maintain appearance.
  
  
• ENVIRONMENT - Highly weather resistant for outdoor applications through all seasons.
  
  
• CORROSION FREE - Unaffected by water and airborne pollutants so won’t corrode like metal signs.
  
  
• UV-STABLE - Unaffected by temperature and UV-stable so won’t deform, crack or fade in direct sunlight like vinyl signs, foam or Correx board.
  
  
• EASY FIXING - Optional fixing methods include 3M VHB double-sided adhesive pads for easy mounting to most smooth surfaces, full coverage permanent 3M self-adhesive backing or pre-cut screw mounting holes.
  
  
• APPLICATIONS - Ideal for use on exterior house or garden walls, gates, fences, garden sheds, garages, bike and tool stores, utility cupboards, delivery lockers, and more.

Customisation Instructions:

The initial product price shown is the base price per item before selecting the required size and options. Product dimensions are specified in cm to 0.1cm resolution and material/processing costs are shown and calculated per cm². The final product price is automatically re-calculated and updated as you configure your product so you can see the effects of your selections.

TIP: Depending on your priorities, you may wish to set the dimensions first as per step ? in order to see the cost effects of your selections.

1. Select the material colour option from the drop-down list at the top of the page. The colour combination is Face (top layer) colour / Core (base layer) colour where the base layer is the colour of text or graphics that will be revealed when the top layer is engraved away.
   
   
2. Select the laser processing type required. This may be standard engraving of text or graphics or outline scoring where the text/graphics contains outlines only which can be scored or 'drawn' by the laser which Is much faster than raster engraving.
   
   
3. Select the orientation of your design. 'Landscape' orientation means the longest edge (length) is the horizontal edge of the design while 'Portrait' means the longest edge is the vertical edge. 
   
   
4. Select a font. We provide pre-defined lists of fonts which we know work well with laser processing and should suit most applications. However, if you require a specific font which is not listed (e.g. to conform to corporate branding) then enter the font name in the custom font text field provided. We have access to a vast range of fonts, however if we cannot readily source the required font we may contact you to request that you provide us the necessary font file.
   
   
5. Select justification. We will apply the justification to text and any graphics you may upload for your label design. If 'fit' is selected, we will space out text proportionally in order to fill the dimensions of the label (with a suitable margin)
   
   
6. Select fixing method. We offer a choice of screw fixing holes or self-adhesive fixing pads as standard or full-coverage 3M permanent self-adhesive backing for an additional cost.
   
   
7. Optional arbitrary outline. If your design contains an arbitrary (non-rectangular) outline which requires cutting then check the orange circle for this option. Note that you will need to upload a compatible design file containing the outline shape.
   
   
8. Optional internal cut-outs. If your design contains any internal cut-outs then check the orange circle for this option. Note that you will need to upload a compatible design file containing the shapes and locations of the cut-outs.
   
   
9. Optional infill. If your design requires selective infill of some design elements to provide additional colour then check the orange circle for this option. Note that you will need to upload a compatible design file containing the infilled features and their colours.
   
   
10. Enter text required if not included in a graphics upload. Text must be entered exactly as required including any capitalisation, spaces and line breaks indicated by //. It is your responsibility to ensure this information is exactly right as, unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for errors which are not our fault. If there is any ambiguity or complexity to your design then consider uploading a completed graphic layout or contact us to discuss so we can be sure to get your item exactly right.
    
    
11. Enter text height if you require a specific height, otherwise leave blank and we will determine a suitable height to suit the specified label dimensions. If your design requires multiple text sizes then consider uploading a completed graphic layout or contact us to discuss so we can be sure to get your item exactly right.
    
    
12. Custom Font. If you require a specific font which is not listed as per step 4 then enter the font name in the custom font text field.
    
    
13. Upload a graphics file for your design (if required) by clicking the ;'Choose File' button, paying particular attention to the accepted file formats, size limits and resolution requirements. This may be, for example, a logo or icon to accompany text, a photographic image or a complete finished layout for your label including both text and graphics. Scalable Vector Format (SVG) or Adobe Illustrator (AI) format will generally give best quality results if available. Raster image files such as PNG or JPG should be at least 300DPI resolution, although we can upscale image resolution if required using artificial intelligence (AI) image processing software. Your design may include an outline for cutting arbitrary shaped labels and can also include internal cut-outs.
    
    
14. Set the dimensions in cm (length x width) of your sign using the sliders and/or input fields to a resolution of 0.1cm. If your design features a non-rectangular outline you should specify the maximum length and width of the design, i.e. the size of the rectangle that the design will fit into. This is important as it is used to calculate the final price of your product.
    
    Please Note: We define the length as the longest edge and the width the shortest edge of your design irrespective of the orientation of the design content. This allows us to account for raw material dimensions and the processing capability of our equipment, and gives you full access to the maximum sizes we can produce.