Mild Steel lettering,
Mild steel lettering a cost effective solution.
If you need metal lettering which is going to be painted then mild steel lettering is a more cost effective option.
As discussed on the aluminium lettering page we know that bare aluminium lettering cannot be used unless it is painted.
This got us thinking- if aluminium needs to be painted anyway wouldn't it be more cost effective to use mild steel lettering and then paint it.
These are 3mm thick Mild Steel letters cut in an Old English typeface. At less than 100mm high you can see how accurate and precise our water jet system is.
Mild steel costs less than aluminium.
Good quality aluminium sheet costs quite a lot of money- which affects the price of aluminium lettering.
Mild steel on the other hand is significantly cheaper which makes mild steel lettering significantly cheaper.
Mild steel- what are the drawbacks?
Surprisingly there are fewer drawbacks to using mild steel lettering than you would at first think.
The most obvious drawback to mild steel lettering is rusting. Unlike aluminium mild steel will rust. However, as both mild steel and aluminium lettering need to be painted before use this potential drawback is almost eliminated.
Powder coating is the best way to finish either mild steel or aluminium lettering due to the way powder coating works. A baked on powder coat paint finish will reduce the risks of rusting over time.
The other drawback to mild steel lettering is weight. Mild steel is heavier than aluminium. However, most lettering is made from thin gauge material anyway so the extra weight isn't that much of a problem.
What are the benefits of mild steel lettering?
As we know, mild steel is cheaper than aluminium so there is a cost saving straight away.
Mild steel lettering can have fixing studs welded to the back. This is a big plus point. Aluminium lettering is normally fixing studs glued to the back- and we don't much trust structural adhesives. With mild steel the welding process is easier and cheaper.
Mild steel lettering is an extra option if you are looking for an alternative to aluminium.
Other items we can make for you out of mild steel.
With our in-house water jet system available to you there is no reason why you cannot have a whole manner of metal parts and components, all made to your design and all easy to weld together or powder coat.
- Base plates for sign brackets.
- Metal cover plates
- Architectural screens and decorative panels
- Connector plates and reinforcing struts
If you have a need for parts cut out of mild steel we can take your computer files and cut out exactly what you need.