The latest computer-aided technology makes it possible to produce cast and waterjet-cut metal letters in virtually any letterstyle imaginable.

Custom cast and waterjet-cut letters are available in bronze, aluminum, brass, copper and steel with the same finishes and mounting methods as our standard cast letterstyles.

Letterstyles
Custom letterstyles are initially generated from a digital file. We use fonts from the following sources:

  • Corel Draw (.cdr)
  • Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
  • Gerber Graphix Advantage (Standard Fonts)
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  • Encapsulated Post Script (.eps)

If the font required is not available from one of these sources or it has been modified in any way (Ex: italicized, condensed or expanded), provide artwork by one of the following methods:

  • Attachment to an e-mail
  • Floppy disk, Zip disk or CD-ROM
  • Camera-ready art able to be scanned

Letter Thickness
Standard depths for custom cast letters are below. However, Bay Bronze Company Inc. is able to cast letters up to 3" in depth if required. Waterjet-cut letters may not exceed 1/2" in depth.

  • 1/8" Depth
  • 1/4" Depth
  • 3/8" Depth
  • 1/2" Depth
  • 1" Depth
Letters cast in any of the standard depths will be cast solid, flat-backed.
Deeper letters will require special tooling and will be cast hollow, with return flanges.

Custom Prismatic or Round Faces
In addition to standard flat face letters, many letterstyles can be successfully converted to a prismatic face through either CAD equipment or hand carved by a pattern maker.

In addition to prismatic faces, custom round-face letters are available in some letterstyles. Both prismatic & round-face letters are not recommended for letter sizes under 2" in height and may not be appropriate for all letterstyles. Contact us before specifying.

Prismatic Round-face

Helpful Hints

  • Generally, custom cast letterstyles are not suitable for applications where the letter height is under 3".
  • Letters over 24" in height are not normally produced economically in a custom cast letter.
  • Not all typefaces lend themselves to prismatic or
    round-face cast letters.
  • A custom bronze letter is ideally suited for exterior use and will hold up better than brass letters.
  • Custom logos or ligatures may be combined with any custom or standard cast letter. Be sure to order at the same time in order for the finish to be consistent on all items.

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