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Electric Sign
Any sign containing or using electrical wiring.
Enamel Paint
Typically an air dried oil based paint.
Engraving
Marking into the surface of a material, usually, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, acrylic, Metalex® etc. Laser, rotary, chemical and sandblasting are common methods.
Etched Film / Etchmark®
See frosting.
Externally Illuminated Sign
A sign that is illuminated by a light source that is directed towards, and shines on the face of a sign, usually spotlights or floodlights.
Extrusion
The process of molding plastics, acrylics and aluminium into sheets, rods, or other shapes by forcing the it through a die, forming it into the desired shape.
