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Introduction to Nova Polymer, manufacture of NovAcryl Series photopolymer substrate for ADA compliant Architectural Signage. Overview of the sign making process with pictures and descriptions of materials and finished signs.
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Photopolymer for ADA Complaint
Architectural Signage
• Nova Review
• Overview of Photopolymer
• NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates
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Presentation Objectives
Just-In-Time Manufacturing Bryan, OH
Strategic Warehousing
Partnerships
• Nova Review
• Overview of Photopolymer
• NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates
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So, what is photopolymer…
What is Photopolymer
Photopolymer is a photo-sensitive synthetic compound that hardens when exposed to an ultraviolet light source. Photopolymer is available in both liquid and sheet form. It has a number of applications that span a multitude of industries – ranging from flexographic printing to rubber stamps to signage.
What is Photopolymer
It wasn’t until the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1992 that photopolymer rose to prominence in the sign industry. The new ADA regulations had a major impact on tactile signage requiring all public facilities to meet specific codes and regulations as discussed in the previous section. Photopolymer was an instant fit as the ADA laws required all room identification signage to have Braille and Tactile characters 1/32” off the base material.
Processing PhotopolymerFor Architectural Signage
Computer generated artwork is produced by software that conforms to current ADA guidelines, outputs to a film negative which is placed on the surface of the photopolymer sheet in the processing unit then exposed to ultraviolet light – hardening the raised area.
Workflow Manager ™ Braille Translation and Design Software
Sequential Numbering
Variable Data Import
Processing Photopolymer
Orbital X PhotopolymerProcessor SpecificationsSize: 24”x30”Voltage: 230 volt/single phase/60 Hz
Washout Platen
Exposure Draw with UV lamps and Vacuum Bed
3 Drying Draws
Post Exposure Draw
Washout Tank – Brush submerged in 20 gallons of tap water
Step 1 - Contact with film negative
Step 2 - Exposure with UV Light
Step 3 - Wash in Plain Tap Water
Step 4 - Drying
Step 5 - Post exposure
The 5 step process in making photopolymer signage:
Processing Photopolymer
ProcessedPhotopolymer Panel
Cut Panel To Size
Tip Tactile CharacterTop Coat
Clear/Color
• Nova Review
• Overview of Photopolymer
• NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates
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Original NovAcrylPT™ Series
The clear solution for creative versatility
Eight Base Gauges
Clear PETG Base
Multiple Finishing Applications PT-060 Subsurface
Painted
PT-118 Surface Painted
PT-060 Subsurface Digital Graphic
PT-118 Surface Painted
PT-060 Surface Painted
YA125 ™ Series
YA-125 Brushed Aluminum
ExteriorEX™Series
EX Surface Painted
Permaglow ™ Series
LP ™
Series
LP Amber Maple
LP Nordic Fusion
LP Green Slate
ECR ™
Series
ECR Ithimba
ECR Bloom Tangerine
ECR Fossil Leaf
ECR Fossil Leaf
ECR Copper
ECR Eiderdown with Mega Curque
