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Engraved plaques are often a source of
both honor and pride for their recipients. These physical reminders of
their superior accomplishment will last for many years.
While they may not cost much, the feelings associated with them are
priceless. They will be sure to be around for years to come.
Plaque History
We have seen plaques since it first become possible for man to work with
sheets of metal. History was put into words long before paper and pen
became popular writing instruments. The writing surfaces of choice prior
to paper were stone, metal, and papyrus. When the occasion was really
special, metal was the material of choice. This heralds the birth of the
first plaques
The origin of the world plaque rests in the 19th century French word for
either tablet or ornamental plate. Usually given in honor of a
particular accomplishment of either a group or individual, they are
often constructed using thin sheets of semi precious metals.
What are Plaques?
Plaques are most traditionally flat, decorative plates that can be
affixed to the surface of a wall. These plates usually commemorate a
particular person or event. Bronze plaques are used in several countries
to mark locations that have historical significance. In the United
States there are several plaques at memorials that speak of the
historical significance of the location. These plaques have usually been
there for generations. Most of these plaques are made using a variety of
metals.
Plaque Ideas
Engraved plaques are a great idea for occasions at which you want to
commemorate either a special person or event. You can even have plaques
created to let your spouse, children, family, or friends know how much
they mean to you. Engraved plaques are usually a beautiful way to
celebrate people and things that are important to you. The best part is
that they are relatively inexpensive, whether you are creating one for a
particular person or several for a large corporation.
Machining Methods
Hand Engraving
This is an exact art that has been passed down carefully through
generations. The great hand engraving artists of today have the benefit
of centuries of experience at their fingertips. While hand engraved
plaques will usually come with a large price tag, the careful attention
to every detail and unique quality they have will be worth the price.
Machine Engraving
Machine engraving is much more common than hand engraving these days.
Machines are able to give you flawless engraving in no time, with almost
no effort. These days many things are engraved using a high powered
laser, with results that are both beautiful and accurate. The use of
lasers has really altered the industry, allowing almost anyone to order
wonderful high-definition plaques with lots of fine details. The
engraving process uses laser beams that can be up to 4 millionths of an
inch in diameter. The technology of laser engraving allows almost
anything to be engraved onto a plaque, including text, pictures, and
other fine details. Laser engraving works well for almost any occasion,
including sports awards, graduation, retirement, and almost any other
event you can think of.
Sports /
Business Awards
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