There are plenty of different types of acrylic luminous characters. Broadly speaking, acrylic luminous characters refer to any type of luminous characters that utilize acrylic materials. While acrylic is commonly used in many types of luminous characters, it is not always the primary material. Therefore, the definition of acrylic luminous characters is not absolute. Pure acrylic luminous characters strictly refer to those made entirely of acrylic, while other types of luminous characters with acrylic components can be considered acrylic luminous characters in a broader sense.
The main classifications of acrylic luminous characters include:
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Flat acrylic luminous characters: These characters feature a metal surround, a flat acrylic panel that emits light from the front, and non-luminous sides. This is the most common type of acrylic luminous character.
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Blister acrylic luminous characters (also known as blister characters or light box characters): These characters have a metal surround with an acrylic blister mask as the panel. The front of the characters emits light, while the sides do not.
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Stainless steel acrylic luminous characters (also known as stainless steel characters): In this type, the edges of the characters are made of stainless steel, while the acrylic panel allows light to pass through. The sides of the characters do not emit light.
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Whole-body luminous acrylic luminous characters: These characters are made entirely of acrylic, both the edges and the panels. The finished product achieves a luminous effect from the front and sides.
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Aluminum edge acrylic luminous characters (also known as aluminum edge characters): In this type, aluminum material is used for the edges of the characters, while the acrylic panel allows light to pass through. The sides of the characters do not emit light.
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Mini acrylic engraved luminous characters: Typically, these characters are made as mini Seiko characters. They are created by engraving pressure plates with built-in LED light sources.
When it comes to the production of acrylic luminous characters, several materials and tools are involved. The selection of acrylic sheets can include imported or domestic sheets that have passed industry certifications for quality and use of raw materials. Surrounding materials, such as cold-rolled plates, aluminum plates, stainless steel plates, or galvanized plates, are chosen based on the specific requirements. LED SMD modules are commonly used as the light source for acrylic luminous characters. Mechanical tools like blister machines, bending machines, engraving machines, and cutting machines are employed in the production process.
To ensure proper production and installation, certain precautions should be taken. The vertical height of the acrylic light-transmitting cover from the LED module should be between 5CM and 18CM to avoid uneven light distribution. The choice of acrylic plate material can greatly impact the height and uniformity of light transmission, so careful consideration is necessary. It is important to ensure consistency between the voltage of the LED module and the switching power supply. When installing the LED module, using double-sided tape or carpentry tape, and adding glass glue if needed, will help secure the module to the blister base plate. In some cases, using screws may be necessary to prevent the module from falling off over time due to prolonged exposure to outdoor sunlight.
In conclusion, acrylic luminous characters come in various classifications, each with its own production process and considerations. By understanding these classifications and following the appropriate production processes, high-quality acrylic luminous characters can be created.
