8 Gauge & 0.95mm Photopolymer Embossing Die Set

Description

An 8 Gauge Embossing Die Set consists of a “female” Magnesium Plate and a 0.95mm Photopolymer “male” Plate. These plates can then be sandwiched together with your substrate to create a sharp emboss/deboss.

Usually, we use Magnesium Plates as the female as they are hard and have sharp edges. This helps to create a crisp emboss when coupled with the 0.95mm Foil-backed Polymer.

Using a 4mm 8 Gauge Magnesium plate as the female is a very well-rounded plate for this. We normally etch around 1mm away which leaves a strong 3mm backing. This makes it sturdier than a 1.63mm plate but more cost-effective than the thick 6.35mm plate. Consequently, this is the embossing set we would recommend to customers who are new to embossing.

This printing technique is commonly known as “blind embossing or debossing” as it does not use any ink. Therefore, embossing die sets works well when used with a letterpress printing plate to create an inked and embossed effect.

We would normally make the female embossing plate 1pt larger to allow the male plate to fit perfectly and create an exceptional tactile finish. However, we can change the sizes to fit your requirements upon request. For example, thicker substrates may require a larger female plate.

8 Gauge Magnesium Embossing Die Sets can:

• Have holes Drilled/Countersunk
• Be Wood-mounted to Type Height (23.32mm)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We would be happy to discuss your requirements.