| Materials | Min/Max Heights |
| Depth | Typeface/Fonts |
| Finishes | Paint |
| Metal Construction | Install Environment |
| Mounting and Installation |
Materials
What metal materials can I use for fabricated metal?
Fabricated metal letters and logos are available in two metal materials: Stainless Steel and Aluminum.
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Stainless Steel - titanium coated (Alloy 304) +30% |
(Alloy 316) +30% |
Aluminum (Alloy 5052) |
Note: Vertical grain is standard on all fabricated letters and logos. A horizontal grain can be requested. Mixed letter faces and return finishes are also available.
Min/Max Heights
How big can fabricated metal letters and logos be?
Fabricated metal letters and logos can be over 100 hundred inches.
How small can fabricated metal letters and logos be?
Gemini’s fabricated metal letters and logos can be as small as 2 inches.
Depth
How thick can fabricated metal letters and logos be?
Fabricated metal letters and logos can be 1 inch to 6 inches thick. Fabricated metal provides dramatic returns.
Typeface/font
Can fabricated metal signs be made with a custom font?
Customers can provide custom fonts and vector art for their fabricated letters and logos.
- Lowercase letters are 90% of the corresponding uppercase price.
- Small punctuation marks like commas, periods, or dashes are 33% of the uppercase letter price.
Finishes
What finishes are there for fabricated metal?
Gemini’s fabricated metal letters and logos come with or without a back in various finishes.
- For stainless steel, refer here for fabricated stainless steel finishes.
- For aluminum, learn more.
Paint
Can you paint fabricated letters and logos?
Stainless steel and aluminum fabricated metal letters and logos can be painted. We have a selection of forty-six standard paint colors and offer custom paint matching.
- Returns painted a different color than the letter face, add 15%.
Install Environment
Where can I install fabricated metal signs?
Fabricated metal signs can be installed indoors or out.
Metal Construction
How are fabricated metal letters and logos constructed?
Fabricated letters are constructed with precision welding or soldering in the following specifications.
Stainless Steel Letters
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Aluminum Letters
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What mounting options are available for fabricated metal letters and logos?
We offer six mounting options for fabricated metal letters and logos depending on letter and logo specifications. Additional charges may apply.
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Stud Mount Backs of letters and logos include hardware to receive threaded studs via drill or tap for mounting. Optional alignment for brick, blocks, or rails. |
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Double Rail Mount Two rows of c-channel painted or anodized aluminum rails are mounted with threaded aluminum bolts into in-line stud bosses. A double rail mount includes two flat rails with a maximum length of 96 inches. The letters are mounted by word. |
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Bottom or Top Stud with No Back Available for letters up to 8 inches. Letters and logos need to be at least 3/8 in thick. The tops and bottoms of the letters are drilled and tapped to receive threaded studs for mounting to walls or rails. Add 15% to the letter price. |
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Bottom or Top Stud With A Back Available for letters from 4 inches to 24 inches tall. Letters are drilled and tapped on the bottom returns. |
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Bottom Stud with A Thick Back Available for letters at least 4 inches to 24 inches thick. Letters are drilled and tapped on the bottom returns. |
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Cut Out Face With Insert–Back, Bottom Angle Mount Available for both aluminum and stainless steel. Fabricated angle mount letters are for letters up to 48 inches tall depending on the thickness of the back. This mounting allows for easy installation on raceways or canopy tops. |
More About Fabricated Metal Letters and Logos
Design Guide: Fabricated Stainless Steel, No Backs
Design Guide: Fabricated Stainless Steel With Backs
Design Guide: Fabricated Aluminum, No Backs
Design Guide: Fabricated Aluminum, With Backs
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