Metalphoto

Permanent Identification

Metalphoto® is photosensitive anodized aluminum used to produce extremely durable, high-resolution nameplates, labels, and control panels. Precision Graphics embeds images directly into a sapphire-hard anodized layer, creating permanent graphics that resist sunlight, chemicals, abrasion, corrosion, temperature extremes, and long-term outdoor exposure.

This photographic process supports ultra-fine detail, variable data, machine-readable barcodes, and serialized information. Metalphoto® is commonly used in military and defense, industrial equipment, utilities, transportation, asset identification, aerospace, and government systems where permanence, traceability, compliance, and long-term legibility are critical.

certified metalphoto converterWe are one of very few certified MetalPhoto® converters in the country. Our MetalPhoto® products are an incredible combination of durability, versatility, and beauty. 

  • Anodic Layer
  • Sealed Image
  • Aluminum Panel

Our MetalPhoto® products are an incredible combination of durability, versatility, and beauty. We are proud to be one of the largest certified MetalPhoto® converters in the country. We explain the basics below, but if you would like more information, feel free to visit MetalPhoto’s own website.

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Metalphoto® is Simply Amazing

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High Contrast

durable

Durable

high resolution

High Resolution

Metalphoto® is an archival, silver-halide based image sealed inside of a photo-anodized aluminum sheet.  Once the sheet is exposed to UV light, developed, and sealed, the result is a product with a crisp black image on natural aluminum that can withstand 20 years of outdoor exposure.  The ultra-high resolution can create details including machine-readable barcodes, anti-counterfeit security features and serialized data.

The images are imbedded in a sapphire-hard photosensitive anodized layer of aluminum.  Metalphoto® control panels and name plates function perfectly for years and retain their original appearance regardless of a broad variety of challenging environments.  They will not fade.  They resist extreme temperatures, long-term outdoor exposure, abrasion, salt spray and harsh chemicals.  Because of this exceptional durability, Metalphoto® panels and nameplates meet stringent mil-spec standards such as GGP-455b(3), Mil-P-15024F Type H, Mil-P-514D, Mil-P-19834B types I and II, and Mil-A-8625E. Metalphoto® is also recognized under UL file MH17767.

Metalphoto® has minimal set-up which makes it perfect for short runs, prototypes, and unique applications.  When durability is the primary requirement, Metalphoto® is an excellent solution for longer runs as well.

Metalphoto® is available in nine gauges from .003” to .125”.  Other gauges up to .375” thick can be achieved by laminate construction with standard aluminum gauges.  All our Metalphoto® features in-house machining capabilities.  Additional colors may be screen printed and sealed into the panel affording the same resistance as the standard colors; black and aluminum.

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