A method for measuring the thickness of sheet metal.

Note: It is recommended that metal materials be referred to by their thickness in inches.

When referring to metals by gauge, the actual thickness often varies by manufacturer, or due to the fact that several different gauge reference charts are in use from different sources.

The shine or luster on a smooth surface. Glossy materials have a high level of reflectivity.

See Overlay

Trade name for Satin front engravable plastic.
See Satins, Front Engravable on our Materials Reference Chart.

Trade name for Matte front engravable plastic.
See Mattes, Front Engravable on our Materials Reference Chart.

A reinforcing eyelet, typically made of metal, usually pressed into the corners of banners to prevent tearing when hanging by cords or other fasteners. Also occasionally used to reinforce mounting holes in nameplates, signs and tags.

The darkness or intensity of a color between light and dark. In printing, the process in which graduation of tone, or shading, is obtained by printing a pattern of minute dots.

The ability of a material to withstand the effects of exposure to high temperatures without any physical or chemical changes.

A printing process that utilizes a heated, raised surface plate to release ink from a polyester carrier and bond it to a destination substrate.

(1.) The technical word for color; all the hues of the rainbow.
(2.) A gradation or variety of a color, such as a tint or shade.

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