I have a project where the client wants 2" depth Aluminium dimensionals studded for install no illumination.

[Magman]

We have a cnc but I've never routed a 2" sheet and I'm sure that would be incredibly expensive. So is this a job for Gemini, or what would you do to make the 2" depth aluminum letters? 1/4" ones I think we do in ACM and paint.

Thanks for your ideas

 

[DChorbowski]

We have a cnc but I've never routed a 2" sheet and I'm sure that would be incredibly expensive. So is this a job for Gemini, or what would you do to make the 2" depth aluminum letters? 1/4" ones I think we do in ACM and paint.

Thanks for your ideas

That doesnt make much sense, they are probably meant to be hollow, with open backs. 2" thick letters would not only be incredibly expensive but also incredibly heavy.

 

[Billct2]

Channel letters or Gemini makes a sharp edge plastic letter

 

[White Haus]

Channel letters. Nobody is going to mill 2" thick aluminum letters, or rather, no customer will be willing to pay for 2" thick solid aluminum letters.

 

[Magman]

Channel letters. Nobody is going to mill 2" thick aluminum letters, or rather, no customer will be willing to pay for 2" thick solid aluminum letters.

I gather that but I think Gemini casts this sort of thing.

 

[Gino]

Get the minnesota type letters and have them painted whatever color you want. If they need to be brushed effect, they can do it, just the returns will look a little different.

 

[Ray Miller]

Will these be inside or outside and what height?

 

[Magman]

Channel letters. Nobody is going to mill 2" thick aluminum letters, or rather, no customer will be willing to pay for 2" thick solid aluminum letters.

Well I wouldn't say nobody-- but not likely anybody we know...

 

[weyandsign]

You're looking for "fabricated aluminum" from Gemini

 

[JBurton]

I gather that but I think Gemini casts this sort of thing.

A 12" cast aluminum letter would be between 1.5" and 2" thick, they are cheaper than the same size 1/2" thick plate letters, they've really got their casting down to an art. Fabricated letters have a 'neater' look to them, but I myself prefer good old cast metal.