How to Make Badge?
The production of badges usually includes multiple steps from design, material selection, production process and post-processing. The following are the main processes involved:
1. Design stage
Concept design: Design the pattern, text and shape of the badge according to require (such as brand logo, event theme).
Digital design: Use design software (such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW) to draw vector artwork to ensure accurate dimensions.
Customer confirmation: Submit the design draft to the customer for confirmation and modification until the final plan is finalized.
2. Material selection
Metals: copper, iron, zinc alloy, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.
Non-metals: plastic, resin, wood, etc.
Choose the appropriate material according to the purpose and budget, for example, copper is suitable for high-end badges, and iron is suitable for economical badges.
3. Badge production process
The following are commonly used production processes:
(1) Stamping/die-casting
Stamping: Make the design pattern into a mold and form convex or concave on the metal surface through mechanical stamping. Commonly used for copper or iron materials.
Die casting: high temperature liquid metal is injected into the mold and then formed after cooling. Suitable for complex patterns, usually zinc alloy is used.
(2) Polishing: remove burrs and rough edges to make the surface smooth.
Protective layer: spray transparent paint or apply protective film to improve durability.
Install accessories: such as pins, magnets, key chains, etc.
(3) Corrosion
Use chemical agents to corrode the metal surface to form concave lines, and then fill them with color. Usually used for thin metal badges.
4) Baking varnish
Apply baking varnish to the concave parts of the metal surface and then bake at high temperature to solidify it. The surface has slight bumps, rich colors and wear resistance.
(5) Enamel
Soft enamel: fill with enamel paint and then polish, the surface is slightly lower than the metal line.
Hard enamel: fill and polish until it is flush with the metal line, the texture is high-end and durable.
(5) Printing
Print the pattern directly on the badge surface (screen printing or UV printing). Suitable for badges that require complex gradient patterns.
(6) Electroplating
Gold, silver, copper, nickel, etc. are electroplated on the surface of the badge to enhance its gloss and corrosion resistance. Matte or glossy finishes are available.
5. Quality inspection
Appearance inspection: Ensure that the pattern is clear, the color is uniform, and there are no scratches or defects.
Functional testing: Confirm that the accessories are firm and the badge is durable.
6. Packaging and delivery
Ship the badge in individual packaging (such as plastic bags, velvet boxes) according to customer needs.
Process equipment characteristics
Stamping, Stamping machine, mold Low cost, suitable for mass production
Die casting, Die casting machine, high temperature furnace Suitable for complex shapes, high precision
Enamel filling, Enamel machine, oven High-end effect, long-lasting color
Printing Silk screen printer or UV printer Good gradient pattern, short cycle
Electroplating, Electroplating tank, electroplating solution Increase texture and durability
Through the combination of the above processes, badges can achieve a variety of effects from ordinary styles to high-end customization.
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