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Silicone rubber produces a flat printed look whereas metal dies tend to deboss the plastic resulting in a slight three-dimensional effect.</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>Here is a list of common die materials, their properties and applications; beginning with metal dies: <BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>&nbsp;</DIV></FONT> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B>Steel</B></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B><BR></B>Usually tool steel, machine engraved, hardened and polished. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practically indestructible. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good for long runs. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If it is necessary to indent stamp to compensate for uneven surface. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If parts are uniform with no sinks and the production run is long, steel may be the best choice. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Although the most expensive material, it may pay for itself with reduced downtime over a long run. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Can be machined to fit contoured shapes. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B>Brass<BR></B>Machine Engraved. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Similar properties to steel. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Generally around 25% less expensive than steel. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not nearly as durable as steel. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B>Copper</B></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG><BR>Photo Etched. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good choice for flat die with ornate graphics. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good for artwork with lots of copy </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo etching process takes no longer for detailed graphics than for simple copy. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Copper can only be etched .040 deep. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Open areas can be machined deeper than .040". </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Primary application: hot stamping ornate copy on flat plastic. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B>Magnesium</B></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG><BR>Photo Etched. Three thicknesses and etching reliefs.</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ¼ thick (.250 thick with .080 - .125 etched relief) </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 point (.156 thick with .060 - .080 etched relief) </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16 gauge (.062 thick with .035 - .045 etched relief) </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>Magnesium transfers foil as well as other metals, is the least expensive die material but also the least durable metal. Good for short runs such as advertising specialty items. Cost saving available for combining multiple images on larger flats.</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B>Silicone Rubber</B></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG> <DIV align=left><BR>The primary property of silicone rubber is its elasticity that allows it to compress slightly to follow surface irregularities, part-to-part variations and sinks which are common to most molded plastic parts. Silicone rubber is, therefore, the material of choice for most hot stamping applications because it makes good imprints on imperfect parts, resulting in fewer rejects and faster setups.</DIV> <DIV align=left>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><B>Longevity</B></FONT><FONT face=Arial></DIV> <DIV align=left><BR>A frequently asked question about silicone rubber is: How long does it last and how many imprints can I expect? 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