Design Guide: Fabricated Aluminum, With Back

This guide is here to assist you in creating artwork that meets our minimum design specifications for a fabricated aluminum - with backs project. To quickly navigate to a specific section, click the links below.

Letters	Bottom Stud
Logos	Swoosh
Bars	Backers
Sheet Info	Minimum Opening
Rails

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Letters

Depth	Minimum Stroke & Serif	Minimum Size	Maximum Size	Minimum Punctuation
1.0 in	1.75 in	12 in	30 in	2.75 in
1.5 in	1.75 in	12 in	30 in	2.75 in
2.0 in	1.75 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in
2.5 in	1.75 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in
3.0 in	2 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in
3.5 in	2 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in
4.0 in	2 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in
5.0 in	2 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in
6.0 in	3 in	12 in	60 in	2.75 in

Logos

Depth	Max Area Square Inches
1.0 in	900
1.5 in	900
2.0 in	3,600
2.5 in	3,600
3.0 in	3,600
3.5 in	3,600
4.0 in	3,600
5.0 in	3,600
6.0 in	3,600

Bars

Depth	Max One Piece
1.0 in	40 in
1.5 in	48 in
2.0 in	48 in
2.5 in	48 in
3.0 in	60 in
3.5 in	60 in
4.0 in	60 in
5.0 in	60 in
6.0 in	60 in

Backers

	Thickness	Gap
Light Diffused	0.177 in	0.6 in - 0.013 in
Clear	0.118 in	0.06 in - 0.013 in

1/8" removable, recessed aluminum backs available (does not create a sealed unit)
1/8" non-removable, flush aluminum backs available (does not create a sealed unit)

Points

	0.6 in stroke need 1 inch in from tip -return will have a slight inset-
	0.3 in fillet

Bottom Stud

	Depth	Max Size
	1.0 in	30 in
	1.5 in	30 in
	2.0 in	30 in
	2.5 in	48 in
	3.0 in	48 in
	3.5 in	48 in
	4.0 in	48 in
	5.0 in	48 in
	6.0 in	48 in

Minimum Opening

No Returns

0.3 in

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.

Rails (Painted or Raw)

	Size Height x Width	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

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

Project Examples

Pricing

Product Warranty

2010.10