Three-dimensional letters fixed on top of an ACP base is the type of sign board that most store owners opt for. As the name suggests, these acrylic name boards consist of:
- Hollow acrylic letters or logos which are approximately three inches thick.
- LEDs are embedded in the hollow space beneath these letters.
- These 3D letters and logos are mounted on an ACP box frame.
- This aluminium frame, along with the backlit acrylic letters, are then installed on-site.
How is a 3D Acrylic Letter Board Made?
- First, a customer provides us with an artwork containing the design and dimensions of the letters and logo for the signboard. To create 3D acrylic letters from this artwork, we use a laser cutting machine.
We cut the requisite shapes from a flat sheet of acrylic having 3 mm – 5 mm thickness. These shapes are then extruded in 3D using a method called skirting.
Skirting is nothing but fixing a vertical, perpendicular acrylic border to the flat laser cut letter on top. This side skirting is approximately 2.5 inches to 3 inches in thickness.
- We now have a hollow 3D box with an acrylic strip on the sides and top surface. Small LED modules can now be fitted in the hollow space beneath the 3D letters.
Since the letter is entirely made of acrylic, it allows light to pass through from the front as well as the sides. The end result is a stunning, well-lit logo or letter for our signboard.
- This glowing box letter, along with its embedded LEDs, is then fitted onto the ACP base frame. And finally, the finished base frame is mounted on top of the storefront.
As I mentioned previously, both ACP and acrylic sheets are available in a variety of colours. Obviously, the colour of these sheets needs to be matched with the brand and corporate guidelines of the client.
The End-Result and Application
The resulting LED acrylic letter board has two different effects ideal for both day and night times.
- During the day, the colourful ACP frame is beautiful to look at. Additionally, the 3D logos and letters jut out in the front and give a very premium look even when the board is not lit up.
- At night, when the power is switched on, these same letters and logos brightly light up with the embedded LEDs and give a stunning look to your shop front.