This is a traditional signmaking method and has remained more or less unchanged for years.

Step 1. The blank pattern plate (S2) with order.

Step 2. The emblem is glued into position.

Step 3. The lettering is glued into position.

Step 4. The completed pattern plate (OO2) is pressed into compressed sand at the foundry.

Step 5. The pattern is removed from the sand and the mould is ready for pouring.

Step 6. The molten aluminium is poured into the mould.
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Step 7. (AA2) is removed from the sand mould.

Step 8. The sign (AA2 plate) has been powder-coated in Black before being painted.

Step 9. The letters and emblems are undercoated, painted and given a final gloss (OO1 plates).

Step 10. The finished signs (OO1 & AA2 plates).