This guide is here to assist you in creating artwork that meets our minimum design specifications for a flat cut metal project. To quickly navigate to a specific section, click the links below.
| Minimum Serif | Minimum Opening |
| Minimum Stroke | Fillet Radius |
| Minimum Sizes | Mounting Stroke |
| Taping Size Limit | Aluminum Size Limit |
| Decorative Standoffs | Other Finish Limits |
| Polishing Limits |
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Minimum Serif
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All gauges: 0.080 in | |
Minimum Stroke
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All gauges: 0.125 in |
Minimum Sizes
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Smallest letter | 0.75 in |
| Smallest letters and pieces for welded studs | 3.0 in |
Minimum Opening
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Unpainted, all gauges | 0.050 in |
| Painted, all gauges | 0.075 in | |
| Any reverse cut text | 0.075 in |
Fillet Radius
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All corners when over 2 in h | 0.025 in |
| Inside corners only when under 2 in h | 0.025 in |
Mounting Stroke
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Double faced tape | 0.25 in |
| 6-32 studs | 0.25 in | |
| 10-24 studs | 0.300 in | |
| 1/4-20 studs | 0.500 in | |
| Welded studs | 0.500 in |
Taping Size Limit
| Aluminum | Brass, Bronze, Copper | Stainless Steel | |
| Depth |
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| 1/8" | 24"h | 14"h | 14"h |
| 1/4" | 17"h | 10"h | 9"h |
| 3/8" | 13"h | 8"h | 8"h |
| 1/2" | 12"h | 7"h | 7"h |
| 3/4" | 9"h | 5"h | n/a |
| 1" | 8"h | n/a | n/a |
Aluminum Size Limit
Other Finish Limits
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Horizontal: 72 in w | |
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Vertical: 72 in h | |
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Anodized: 46.5 in x 84 in | |
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Oxidized & Patinas: 29 in x 29 in | |
Polishing Limit
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All gauges Must fit in 30 in circle |
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Decorative Standoffs
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Thru hole for 1/2 in diameter | 0.41 in |
| Thru hole for 1 in diameter | 0.53 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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