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
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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Design Guide: Metal Laminate on Acrylic
Project Examples: Metal Laminate on Acrylic
