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Environmentally Friendly Pictorial Signs Made from Residual Materials

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Design metal materials use expensive metals like titanium, stainless steel, copper, brass, and aluminum as materials compared to general iron products.

When processing such metal raw materials into panels and components, there are inevitably leftover materials.

Especially in the case of design materials made of titanium, which is very precious, they need to be used carefully, even down to postcard size.

Despite having leftover materials, if you try to create new products with the same design as the leftovers, it will require production from large raw materials, resulting in significantly increased costs and disadvantages in terms of delivery and environmental aspects.

In other words, by utilizing leftover materials, it becomes possible to produce environmentally friendly products quickly and at a lower cost.

This time, we will introduce an example of using leftover materials for pictorial signs.

 

Utilizing Leftover Materials for Pictorial Signs

What Are Pictorial Signs?

Pictorial signs are visual symbols and icons used to convey information and instructions.

They are commonly used in places where people from various cultures and languages gather, such as airports, train stations, and public facilities, for signs indicating men’s and women’s restrooms, smoking and non-smoking areas, exits, and emergency exits.

Pictorial signs require universal designs that transcend culture and language.

In addition, they need to convey complex information and instructions in a simple design that can be intuitively understood by many people.

 

Selecting Leftover Materials for Pictorial Sign Production

During the production of panels and products, it often happens that new items need to be added later. When this occurs, if leftover materials are discarded, new materials will need to be prepared.

In particular, due to the high cost and preciousness of titanium Hyperβ Gold, it is important to effectively utilize leftover materials. Therefore, when securing leftover titanium materials, it is essential to efficiently arrange them during the nesting stage of laser processing.

 

What Is Laser Nesting?

Laser nesting refers to the process of optimally arranging parts to be cut on a sheet material with the goal of saving material and improving production efficiency with a laser cutting machine. Nesting can be done automatically or manually using CAD/CAM software.

 

Examples of Pictorial Signs Utilizing Leftover Materials

For example, if there are leftover materials in the form of panels with holes, as shown in the image below,

you can create pictorial signs from the red circled portion.

Design considerations should take into account the material width.

It can be cut out in this way.

By attaching double-sided tape to the back, it can be easily installed on walls and other surfaces.

Titanium is very lightweight, so it can be firmly attached.

 

Titanium Pictorial Signs That Pair Well with Wooden Doors, Walls, and Fixtures

Due to its low thermal conductivity, titanium pairs well with wood, making it an excellent choice. Titanium’s outstanding biocompatibility is also a significant advantage.

Compatibility is confirmed by comparing it to a sample of wood, as shown above.

 

↓For more details on the adoption of pictorial signs, please click here↓

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Conclusion

Effectively utilizing resources and considering the environment is very important.

Many cases involve discarding leftover materials in pursuit of efficiency.

By remembering the presence of leftover materials during production and effectively utilizing them, you can create beautiful and environmentally friendly designs.

Please do not hesitate to talk to us about what can be made from leftover materials when placing an order.

Metal is a material that circulates sustainably, and we will propose various ways to use it.

 

MAKO-FMDS offers the following metal processing services:

  • Test materials, small pieces, small plates supply service
  • Titanium, stainless steel, aluminum cutting service
  • Glass coating service