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Sign Making terms, defined

Plain definitions of the sign words that come up on estimates, inspections and supplier calls, written for sign shops. Each term says where it matters on the job and links the Koira calculator, cost guide or template that goes with it.

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Sign MakingACM panelAn ACM panel is a sign blank made of two thin aluminum skins bonded to a solid plastic core.

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Sign MakingCalendered vinylCalendered vinyl is made by squeezing heated vinyl between rollers into a sheet.Sign MakingCast vinylCast vinyl is made by pouring liquid vinyl onto a carrier sheet and baking it into a thin, relaxed film.

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Sign MakingOverlaminateAn overlaminate is a clear film applied over a printed graphic to protect the ink from sunlight, scratches, fuel and cleaning.

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Sign MakingSign substrateA sign substrate is the rigid material a graphic is printed on or applied to: aluminum, ACM, PVC foam board, acrylic, corrugated plastic or wood.

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Sign MakingWeedingWeeding is peeling away the vinyl you do not want after a plotter cuts the design, leaving only the letters and shapes on the backing paper ready for transfer tape.

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