Carbon Fiber Aluminum Finishes
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This document describes how carbon fiber patterns are interpreted onto aluminum surfaces to create rich, tactile finishes that are inspired by trends in the market. The finishes add texture and depth to printed aluminum surfaces and are meant to inspire new designs for trim or nameplate applications.
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Carbon Fiber Aluminum Finishes
- 1. Carbon Fiber | Inspired Aluminum Finishes
- 2. Woven patterns inherent to carbon fiber are interpreted onto aluminum surfaces.
- 3. The addition of texture adds richness and a tactile quality to the printed surface.
- 10. Mood boards focus on mechanical processes, color and texture to create finishes on aluminum which are our interpretation of trends in the market. The finishes are meant to be inspirational, a starting point for creating a surface for your trim or nameplate application.
- 11. Northern Engraving nameplates & decorative trim 1-608-269-6911 x445 design@norcorp.com www.norcorp.com