How We Make It
Quality starts on the floor. Texas Nameplate runs the full range of manufacturing processes in-house — led by chemical etching, our core differentiator — so we can match the right method to your part's durability, detail, and budget. Here's how it's done.
Chemical Etching
Chemical etching is what sets Texas Nameplate apart. Instead of printing on top of the metal, we etch the image into it — recessing graphics, text, and serial data below the reach of wear.
Beyond Etching
Etching is the foundation — but we bring six more processes under one roof, often combining them on a single part. Select a process to learn more.
Screen Printing
Durable, vivid color graphics applied through fine mesh screens — ideal for logos, color fields, and high-contrast legends.
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Laser Engraving / Marking
Permanent, high-resolution marking and serialization — crisp detail that won't smear, peel, or fade over time.
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Laser Cutting
Precision cutting to custom shapes, sizes, holes, and contours — repeatable to tight tolerances at any volume.
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Digital Printing
Full-color, photographic-quality printing for short runs and variable data such as barcodes and serial numbers.
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Punching / Forming
Mounting holes, slots, bends, and formed features — finished parts that drop straight into your assembly.
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Finishing / Tape Converter
Adhesive backing, protective laminates, topcoats, and knife-cut tape conversion that prepare each part for its environment and application.
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From aluminum nameplates to serialized tags, every product we make is built on these capabilities — engineered, etched, and finished in Lancaster, Texas.
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