Custom Metal Items - Conrad Embroidery Military Patches and Insignia. North Carolina, USA.

Custom Metal Items
Struck in memories, cast in events. Welcome to the metal shop.

Custom Metal Products we Offer

Lapel Pins

A lapel pin is a small pin worn on clothing to show affiliation with an organization or cause. Pins have one or more post with some sort of attachment, usually a butterfly clutch or rubber backing.

Keychains

A metal key chain can be a smaller version of your patch or logo. These make a great gift idea, too!

Coins

Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale.

Base Metals

Alluminum

The least expensive and thinnest, most pliable base metal.
Best used for printed pins.

Zinc Alloy

The lightest and most versatile base metal.
Works well for the base of printed pins
Very cost effective.

Iron

The most common base metal.
Best used for die struck designs.
Heavier feel than zinc alloy.
Thickness can be increased / decreased based on your weight and cost.

Bronze

The heaviest and most expensive base metals.
Works best with die-struck designs, especially coins.
Recommended for larger designs (over 1.75”).

Imaging Methods

Print

The most versatile method.
Offers ability to recreate a design down to the smallest detail.
This method does not need raised metal separating lines around each of the colors.

Cloisonné/Hard Enamel

Top of the line, jewelry quality.
Smooth to the touch, hard polished look.

NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT WITH PRINT OUTPUT WILL MATCH INPUT. HIGH QUALITY VECTOR ART IS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE REQUIRED RESULT.

Die Struck

Die Struck without Coloring

Classic colorless appearance.
Raised metal detail that you can feel.

Die Struck with Soft Enamel

Most popular type of metal process.
Raised metal detail that you can feel.

NOTE: ALL COLORS IN DIE STRUCK PINS MUST BE SEPARATED BY RAISED METAL. THIS GREATLY LIMITS DETAIL AND PROHIBITS THE USE OF GRADIENTS.

Combination: Die Struck Enamel WITH Printing

A combination that can give you the best of both worlds.
The die struck adds look and feel to large text and objects, while smaller detail in one area can be printed onto the enamel or base metal.

NOTE: THIS TYPE DOES HAVE LIMITATIONS AND IT IS BEST TO SPEAK WITH YOUR REP WHEN REQUESTING A COMBINATION DESIGN.

Dimension

The dimension refers to whether the design protrudes from the top of the product.

2D

Standard Die Struck product. It will have raised and recessed areas – but if looked at from the side it will be flat. This product offers versatility with colors.

3D

Adds an addition dimension to your product. On top of the normal raised areas – it is a separate mold that can be seen as raised from the side. This product offers versatility in fine details such as building statues, and facial features. It CANNOT have color fill in the 3D area.