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Sheet metal embossing is a metalworking process for producing raised or sunken designs or relief in sheet metal.In contrast to coining (which uses unmatched dies), embossing uses matched male and female dies [1] to achieve the pattern, either by stamping, or by passing a sheet or strip of metal between patterned rollers. [2]
A Dymo brand tape embosser. The machine features multiple embossing dies arranged on two parallel wheels. Each character has one positive die and one negative die. Typically all of the negative dies are constructed on one rigid wheel, while all the positive dies are constructed on a divided flexible wheel, similar to the daisy wheel of a daisy wheel printer. [3]
The term usually refers to several techniques for creating a raised pattern on a material: Embossing (manufacturing), commercial scale embossing of sheet metal Image embossing, the process to create highlights or shadows that will replace light/dark boundaries of an image
Blind embossing does not include the use of ink or foil to highlight the embossed area. The change in the dimensional appearance of the material is the only noticeable difference resulting from the embossing. The blind embossing process provides a clean and distinctive or subtle image on paper stock.
The metal is turned over, and firmed again over the pitch, with the back side up. The main repoussé work is then performed, using a variety of punches. Once the main repoussé is done, the piece is again released by heating. The cavities on the back side, created by the repoussé work, are filled with melted pitch.
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3 slates and 2 styli. Top slate is metal for 8.5 by 11 inch paper with four lines. Yellow slate is plastic. Bottom slate is for 3 by 5 inch card stock.Each stylus has a wood handle and a blunted metal point.