--- title: Nameplate manufacturing methods description: "The selected substrate guides how a nameplate is manufactured: chemical etching, digital printing, screen printing, embossing, laser cutting, and more." --- [![Manufacturer of custom nameplates, labels, membrane switches, electronics, graphic overlays and touchscreens](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cubbison_Logo.png?width=100&height=93&name=Cubbison_Logo.png "Manufacturer of custom nameplates, labels, membrane switches, electronics, graphic overlays and touchscreens")](https://www.cubbison.com/) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3877077/543c21f0-edeb-47bb-bfb0-bc7c2e0d396a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3877077/543c21f0-edeb-47bb-bfb0-bc7c2e0d396a) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3877077/d92ef6cd-143b-428f-9b8d-6cea740e28d9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3877077/d92ef6cd-143b-428f-9b8d-6cea740e28d9) ** ** ** [![Cubbison_Logo](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cubbison_Logo.png?width=90&height=84&name=Cubbison_Logo.png "Cubbison_Logo")](https://www.cubbison.com/) ** ** ** Search **Menu** ** ** [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3877077/543c21f0-edeb-47bb-bfb0-bc7c2e0d396a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3877077/543c21f0-edeb-47bb-bfb0-bc7c2e0d396a) [![(800) 733-4133](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3877077/71fe27a2-05c1-448a-8be2-6e7e5a859890.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3877077/71fe27a2-05c1-448a-8be2-6e7e5a859890) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3877077/d92ef6cd-143b-428f-9b8d-6cea740e28d9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3877077/d92ef6cd-143b-428f-9b8d-6cea740e28d9) # Nameplates: Manufacturing Methods #### Nameplate Manufacturing Methods Nameplates provide durable solutions for branding, asset management, barcoding, tracking, compliance, safety, and informational purposes. Manufacturing processes for nameplates are varied and somewhat dependent on your choice of substrate.   **![Image from iOS](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20from%20iOS.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=Image%20from%20iOS.jpg)** **Chemical etching**, sometimes called metal etching, creates recessed lettering and images to protect against surface level grinding, scratching, and marring.    **![hp-6k-digital-press](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hp-6k-digital-press.jpeg?width=400&height=164&name=hp-6k-digital-press.jpeg)** **Digital printing** is ideal for complex imagery, gradients, and multi-color nameplates. With added surface protectors, digitally printed nameplates are durable and fade-resistant, even in outdoor conditions.     **![ScreenPrinting](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ScreenPrinting.jpg?width=400&height=267&name=ScreenPrinting.jpg)** **Screen printing**, also called silk screening, is a cost-effective way to print one layer or an infinite number of layers. This printing technique provides an unlimited selection of fade-resistant colors. You can also add selective glosses or textures.   ![Embossed-Metal-Nameplates-for-High-End-Branding](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Embossed-Metal-Nameplates-for-High-End-Branding.jpg?width=400&height=267&name=Embossed-Metal-Nameplates-for-High-End-Branding.jpg) **Embossing** can add appeal to aluminum.   **![industries-mast](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/industries-mast.jpg?width=400&height=280&name=industries-mast.jpg)** **Laser cutting** is a good choice when your nameplate requires intricate shapes or customized designs.   ![Aluminum_Nameplate_5-2](https://www.cubbison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aluminum_Nameplate_5-2.jpg?width=400&height=280&name=Aluminum_Nameplate_5-2.jpg)Machining is used for roll-forming or edging on most metal thicknesses, making this a great option if you need a precise, rounded fit. [Talk to one of our design engineers](mailto:salesengineer@cubbison.com) to discuss the substrates, manufacturing methods, and graphics that will suit your needs. [![Check out your substrate options](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3877077/793915a2-3c94-4d5f-bed2-33f119a5dfa1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3877077/793915a2-3c94-4d5f-bed2-33f119a5dfa1) ** Clean & Elegant Fully Responsive **The Cubbison Company** 380 Victoria Road Youngstown, OH 44515   **[(800)-733-4133](tel:800-733-4133)** Copyright © 2025 The Cubbison Company. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.cubbison.com/privacy-policy).