Metalphoto - Introduction

PROCESS

The Metalphoto® process is the fastest and easiest way to make durable metal panels, nameplates and labels.

Metalphoto parts will look as good as new for a lifetime. That’s because information is sealed into the anodized layer of the aluminium.
In addition, imbedded black graphics are metallic silver particles that resist heat and sunlight.

 

Metalphoto explanations : photosensitive anodized aluminium

 

Over time, your product may be subjected to any or all of the following conditions : sunlight, heat, cleaning, handling, abrasion, grime, solvents, fuels, paint, impact, graffiti, salt spray, blowing sand, chemicals, moisture, cold.
If you want your parts to last, make the right choice… Metalphoto.

 

Chemicals products on other materials instead of Metalphoto Chemicals can corrode other materials, rendering them unreadable
Most chemicals roll off Metalphoto parts with no effect.
Make the right choice.		 Corrosion on others materials instead of Metalphoto Delaminated, peeled or battered parts can’t be clearly read on other materials.
Metalphoto parts can’t peel or delaminate because the image is embedded within a sapphire-hard anodized layer.
Make the right choice.
Sunlight on others materials instead of Metalphoto

Sunlight and heat can fade graphics on other materials to the point of illegibility.
Metalphoto parts won’t fade… even super-fine graphics withstand heat and ultraviolet extremes
Make the right choice.

 Abrasion on other materials instead of Metalphoto Abrasion can make labels printed on other materials unreadable and unattractive.
Metalphoto parts remain readable even in abrasive environments.
Make the right choice.

 

METALPHOTO

 

Durable

Image is permanently embedded in the anodic layer and protected by a sapphire-hard surface making it impervious to acids, fungus, moisture (35 year resistance to corrosion), weathering, temperature extremes (resistance to 400°C) and UV light (20 year resistance to outdoor exposure).
As a result, industry groups recognize Metalphoto as the most durable aluminium parts available.

 

Fast

Process directly from production film to imaged plate, no intermediate plates or screens are required.
Effective for one or thousands of custom parts.

 

Sharp

Anything that can be photographed in line of halftone can be reproduced with total fidelity.

 

Easy

Few steps.
Makes perfect parts every time.

 

Safe

Meets the strictest environmental standards anywhere.
Safe for the user and the community.

 

Proven

Used by thousands of production shops worldwide and supported by 45 years of manufacturing experience.
Users: US Army , Motorola, Boeing, Nasa, Aérospatiale, Philips

 

Minimal investment

Economical, long-lasting equipment.

 

RESISTANCE

 

Resistance of Metalphoto : photosensitive anodized aluminium

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Industry & Government specifications

  • Underwriters laboratories / file # MH17767
  • Canadian Standards Association / file # 11133-1, class # 7921
  • Federal specification GGP-455b, Grade A or B

Military specifications

  • Mil-P-15024 F
  • Mil-P-514 D
  • Mil-P-19834 B
  • Mil-A-8625E

 

DIN standard testing equivalence

  • DIN 50017 - resistance to corrosion
  • DIN 50021 – resistance to salt spray
  • DIN 50004 - resistance to Xenon attacks
  • DIN 50018 - resistance to industrial environments
  • DIN 53387 – resistance to radiation artificial ageing