This guide is here to assist you in creating artwork that meets our minimum design specifications for a fabricated aluminum - no backs project. To quickly navigate to a specific section, click the links below.
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Letters
| Depth | Minimum Stroke & Serif | Minimum Size | Maximum Size | Minimum Punctuation |
| Face | 0.5 in | 0.5 in | Sheet | |
| 1 in | 1.75 in | 16 in | 36in | 2 in |
| 1.5 in | 1.75 in | 16 in | 48 in | 2 in |
| 2 in | 1.75 in | 16 in | 60 in | 2 in |
| 3 in | 1.75 in | 16 in | 60 in | 2 in |
| 3.5 in | 2 in | 16 in | 60 in | 2 in |
| 4 in | 2 in | 16 in | 60 in | 2 in |
| 5 in | 2.5 in | 16 in | 60 in | 2 in |
| 6 in | 3 in | 16 in | 60 in | 2 in |
Bars
| Depth | Max One Piece |
| 1 in | 40 in |
| 1.5 in | 48 in |
| 2 in | 48 in |
| 3 in | 48 in |
| 3.5 in | 60 in |
| 4 in | 60 in |
| 5 in | 60 in |
| 6 in | 60 in |
Logos
| Depth | Max Area Square Inches |
| 1 in | 1,296 |
| 1.5 in | 2,304 |
| 2 in | 3,600 |
| 3 in | 3,600 |
| 3.5 in | 3,600 |
| 4 in | 3,600 |
| 5 in | 3,600 |
| 6 in | 3,600 |
Swoosh
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0.6 in stroke needed 1 inch from tip -return will have a slight inset- |
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0.3 in fillet |
Sheet Info
| Horizontal Brushed |
42 in h x 72 in w or 119 in h x 36 in w |
| Vertical Brushed |
72 in h x 42 in w or 36 in h x 119 in w |
| Anodized Horizontal |
42 in h x 72 in w or 84 in h x 36 in w |
| Anodized Vertical |
72 in h x 42 in w or 36 in h x 84 in w |
| Painted | 59 in h x 100 in w |
| Prep for Paint | 59 in x 119 in |
Note: Over 100 inches in one piece will not have a clear coat.
Minimum Opening
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No Returns | 0.3 in |
All artwork is reviewed by Gemini before ordering. If modifications are required on submitted artwork, a Gemini team member will work with you to find a solution. If you have questions about your artwork, please contact us through your Partner Portal account.
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Product Specifications, Mounting, and Installation
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