This guide is here to assist you in creating artwork that meets our minimum design specifications for your Metal on Acrylic project. To quickly navigate to a specific section, click the links below.
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Minimum Letter Size
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Material Depth | Minimum Size |
| 1/8" up to 1/2" | 3" | |
| 3/4" and 1" | 3" | |
| 1.5" | 4" |
Minimum Serif
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Material Depth | Minimum Size |
| 1/8" to 1" | 0.090" | |
| 1.5" | 0.125" |
Minimum Stroke (for plain mounting)
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Material Depth | Minimum Size |
| 1/8" to 1/2" | 0.188" | |
| 3/4" and 1" | 0.250" | |
| 1.5" | 1.0" |
Mounting Stroke
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Mounting Method | Minimum Stroke |
| Double Face Tape Strips (full coverage tape not available) | 0.250" | |
| Pads | 0.250" |
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| 6-32 studs drill flush | 0.250" | |
| 10-24 studs drill flush | 0.300" | |
| GI-68 block for 6-32s | 0.400" | |
| Combo and combo all | 0.640" | |
| GI-18 block for 10-24s | 0.640" | |
| GI-14 block for 10-24s |
1.14" |
Minimum Opening
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Material Depth | Minimum Size |
| 1/8" to 1/2" (over 3" height) | 0.202" | |
| 3/4" and 1" | 0.202" | |
| 1.5" | 0.270" |
Fillet Radius
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Material Depth | Minimum Size |
| Inside 1/8" to 1/2" (less than 3" height) | 0.100" | |
| Inside 1/8" to 1/2" (greater or equal to 3" height) | 0.100" | |
| Inside 3/4" and 1" | 0.100" | |
| Inside 1.5" | 0.135" | |
| Outside Regular | 0.025" | |
| Outside Swoosh Tips | 0.050" |
Taping Size Limit
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Material Depth | Maximum Size |
| 1/8" | 30" x 30" | |
| 3/16" | 24" x 24" | |
| 1/4" | 21" x 21" | |
| 3/8" | 17" x 17" | |
| 1/2" | 15" x 15 " | |
| 3/4" | 12" x 12" | |
| 1" and 1.5" | 10" x 10" |
Decorative Standoffs
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Thru hole for 1/2" diameter: 0.41 in |
| Thru hole for 1" diameter: 0.53 in |
Finishing Limits
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Horizontal | 46.5" h x 95" w |
| Vertical | 95" h x 46.5" w | |
| Special Horizontal |
23" h x 95" w Chemetal 305, 310, 801, 803, 804, 810 |
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| Special Vertical |
95" h x 23" w Chemetal 305, 310, 801, 803, 804, 810 |
Metal on Acrylic Size Limits
| All gauges | 46.5" x 95" |
| Special finish | 23" x 95" |
Stud Mount Notes
1/8" and 3/16" thick receives stud blocks to receive 10-24 studs. These will not sit flush on the wall.
See details below
1/4" thick are drilled and tapped (DT) to receive a 6-32 studs (.25-.29" stroke)
3/8"+ thick receive 10-24 studs (.3 stroke)
| Letter Size | Minimum number of studs recommended |
| 1" and smaller dots and punctuation | 1 |
| 2" and smaller | 2 |
| 2-4" | 3 |
| 4-12" | 4+ |
| 12"+ | 5+ |
Studs no more than 12" apart, with a new row every 12"
Stud alignment options:
In line for brick: 2-5/8" on center (min 4")
In line for block: 8" on center (min 9")
In line for rail: plastic pads in line for plastic strips
Stud Blocks
GI-14 (For 10-24 studs)
Stroke of 1.14" or larger
GI-18 (for 10-24)
Stroke width of .64"-1.139"
GI-68 (for 6-32)
No combination mounting
Stroke width of .4"-.639"
Double Sided Laminate
Required on pieces over 30" for rigidity and durability
If laminate on back must match, please specify.
Laminate thickness: .03
Assembly
Plastic and metal assembly is interior only
1/4" minimum depth for top and 3/8" bottom layer for mechanical assembly using countersunk machine screws.
1/8" depth bottom layer acceptable for through hole assembly.
Tape assembly available, following standard tape restrictions.
Upcharge per piece on top layer.
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.
More about Metal on Acrylic Letters and Logos
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Product Specifications: Metal Laminate on Acrylic
Design Guide: Metal Laminate on Acrylic
Project Examples: Metal Laminate on Acrylic
