Design Guide: Fabricated Aluminum Face Lit
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Letters: Removable Face
| Depth | Min. Stroke and Serif | Max. Stroke | Min. Size | Max. Size | Min. Punctuation |
| 2 in (No LED) | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
| 3 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 60 in | 2.75 in |
| 3.5 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 60 in | 2.75 in |
| 4 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 60 in | 2.75 in |
| 5 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 60 in | 2.75 in |
| 6 in | 3 in | 12 in | 12 in | 60 in | 2.75 in |
Bars: Removable Face
| Depth | Max. One Piece |
| 2 in (No LED) | 48 in |
| 3 in | 48 in |
| 3.5 in | 60 in |
| 4 in | 60 in |
| 5 in | 60 in |
| 6 in | 60 in |
Bottom Stud: Removable Face
| Depth | Max. Size |
| 2 in (No LED) | 30 in |
| 3 in | 48 in |
| 3.5 in | 48 in |
| 4 in | 48 in |
| 5 in | 48 in |
| 6 in | 48 in |
Logos: Removeable Face
| Depth | Max Area (Square Inches) |
| 2 in (No LED) |
2,304 sq. in. |
| 3 in | 3,600 sq. in. |
| 3.5 in | 3,600 sq. in. |
| 4 in | 3,600 sq. in. |
| 5 in | 3,600 sq. in. |
| 6 in | 3,600 sq. in. |
Letters: Removable Can
| Depth | Min. Stroke and Serif | Max. Stroke | Min. Size | Max. Size | Min. Punctuation |
| 2 in (No LED) | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
| 3 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
| 3.5 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
| 4 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
| 5 in | 2 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
| 6 in | 3 in | 12 in | 12 in | 48 in | 2.75 in |
Bars: Removable Can
| Depth | Max. One Piece |
| 2 in (No LED) | 48 in |
| 3 in | 48 in |
| 3.5 in | 60 in |
| 4 in | 60 in |
| 5 in | 60 in |
| 6 in | 60 in |
Bottom Stud: Removable Can
| Depth | Max. Size |
| 2 in (No LED) | 30 in |
| 3 in | 48 in |
| 3.5 in | 48 in |
| 4 in | 48 in |
| 5 in | 48 in |
| 6 in | 48 in |
Logos: Removable Can
| Depth | Max Area (Square Inches) |
| 2 in (No LED) |
2,300 sq. in. |
| 3 in | 2,300 sq. in. |
| 3.5 in | 2,300 sq. in. |
| 4 in | 2,300 sq. in. |
| 5 in | 2,300 sq. in. |
| 6 in | 2,300 sq. in. |
Minimum Opening
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No Returns | 0.3 in |
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0.25 in |
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| With Curved Returns | 0.5 in |
Sheet Info
| Horizontal Brushed |
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| Vertical Brushed |
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| Anodized Horizontal |
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| Anodized Vertical |
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| Painted |
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| Prep for Paint |
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Acrylic Insert
| Inline | 0.25 in |
| Fillet (inside and outside) | 0.025 in |
| Thickness | 0.187 in |
Recessed Insert
| Return Depth | Insert Depth | Stroke | |
| Minimum | 3 in | 0.5 in | 1.75 in |
| Maximum | 4 in | 1 in | 1.75 in |
Face Outline
| Up to 48 in h | 0.75 in |
| 49 in h and up | 1 in |
Rails- Painted or Raw
| Size (H x W) | Length | |
| C-Chan | 1 in x 2 in | 96 in |
| C-Chan | 0.5 in x 1.5 in | 96 in |
| C-Chan | 1 in x 3 in | 96 in |
| C-Chan | 0.5 in x 1 in | 96 in |
| C-Chan | 1 in x 1.5 in | 96 in |
| Angle | 1 in x 2 in | 96 in |
Point Radius
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Pointed Tip
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0.6 inch stroke needed 1 inch from swoosh tip |
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Round Tip
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0.3 inch fillet |
LED
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Wire Hole | 0.375 in |
| Standard LED | 0.5 in x 1.8 in | |
| RGB LED | 0.625 in x 2.75 in | |
| Cable | 10 ft. long standard |
RGB LEDS
| Min. Stroke | Min. Size | Min. Return | Min. Opening | Min. Punctuation |
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3 in |
12 in |
3 in |
2 in |
3 in |
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