Many customers will have all kinds of confusion and questions when customizing badges or other metal crafts; they don¨t know where to start, and there are no professionals around to consult, or when considering the problem, there will always be something incomplete, which not only increases the workload in the later stage, but also wastes time and affects efficiency! Below, Karon will answer some common questions to see if there are any that can help you solve your doubts.according to custom medals Industry veterans said that its development will still be in a good situation. https://www.karonmetal.com
1. What format do you need to provide for the design drawings?
For custom drawings, the design drawings need to provide source files such as AI/CDR/PDF. If there is no original design, high-resolution pictures can be provided. If you don¨t provide a hand-drawn draft, we can also make it.
2. How much does badge customization usually cost?
The customization costs of metal crafts such as badges, medals, key chains, etc. generally include mold fees + unit price * quantity, and the costs of printing technology or knife molds, packaging boxes, etc. are calculated separately. The cost is related to factors such as size, material, and technology. Of course, the larger the quantity, the lower the unit price!
3. How much is the mold fee for badge customization?
Customization of metalcrafts such as badges, medals, and medals generally requires mold making. The mold fee is determined by the difficulty of the design drawing, including specifications, thickness, material, process, color, etc. For example, is it single-sided or double-sided, 2D or 3D, what material to choose, etc.
4. Which process is generally better?
Paint and imitation enamel processes are more commonly used. Imitation enamel will be smoother and brighter. Printing can be done with a gradient effect. Real enamel can be guaranteed to remain unchanged for a hundred years. It can also be combined with multiple processes. You can choose the appropriate process according to the artwork and budget.
5. How long does it take to make a sample for custom badges?
How long does it take to make a sample for custom metal crafts? Proofing is generally 5-7 days, depending on the complexity of the product design.
6. About the line width of the badge design artwork
For badge customization, do you need to consider the line width of the design artwork? The answer is that it is necessary. The line width is closely related to the selected process. How should you consider it? Generally, when choosing enamel, imitation enamel, and baking varnish, the protruding metal line cannot be less than 0.125mm. If it is too thin, it will not be able to be colored because the position is too small. Of course, the specific parameters are also related to the overall size of the product. When the product size is more than 50mm, the protruding metal line should not be less than 0.15mm if allowed.
If you want to know more about badge customization knowledge and more badge customization questions, please feel free to consult Karon.