We offer a wide variety of marking methods for your chosen awards.
We believe in producing top quality products that you would be proud to present or receive.
Below are listed the various methods and services that we are providing. These methodologies
offer a great variety of results depending on their application.
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Laser Engraving|
Traditional Engraving|
Sandcarving|
Sublimation|
Artwork Creation|
Custom Designs
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YAG Laser & CO2 Laser Engraving |
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Columbia Awards is proud to say that we were the first to bring Laser Engraving into Western Canada.
We offer both CO2 and YAG Laser Engraving services.
Our skilled laser technicians are
trained to provide excellent quality and service.
- Laser Marking is ideal for:
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- Stainless Steel & Ferrous Materials
- Ceramic & Plastic Materials
- Wood & Stone Matrix Materials
- Non-Destructive Marking
- Part Identification & Decorative Marking
- Serialization & Bar Codes
- The benefits of Laser Marking are:
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- Permanent Marking
- Incredible Clarity & Resolution
- Remarkable Speed & Quick Turn-Arounds
- Easy File Transfers & Modifications
- No Deformation of the Handled Product
- ISO 9001:2000 Certified
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Traditional Engraving |
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Engraving involves the use of a diamon tool or a machine to mark the surface of an object in a
controlled manner. This can be done on a variety of surfaces but is generally done on metals
and plastics. Here at Columbia Awards we have a variety of metal and plastic substrates that
are designed specifically for engraving. Some of these substrates have a surface colour that
is different from the core colour (). This because, when engraved the surface remains one colour and
the core colour comes through where it was engraved. Examples of this can be seen in the images
to the right.
We also have a great variety of products that can be personalized through the process of
engraving.
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Sandcarving |
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Sandcarving is the removing of material from an object by using abrasives like sand to were a groove in
the surface of the object. Compressed air drives the sand in a steady stream while using a mask
on the surface of the object preserves detail. The operator of the equipment, the coarseness of
the sand, and the density of the material controls the depth of the groove. When the sandcarving
is finished it is either left as is or paint is applied into the groove in a process called
colour-filling; this depends on the desired effect of the resulting product.
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Sublimation |
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Sublimation uses high heat and solid dyes to produce photo lab-quality images. Dye-Sublimation
printers contain a roll of transparent film made up of page-sized panels of colour. Solid dyes
in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black are embedded in the film. Print head heating elements vaporize
the inks, which adhere to a specially coated substrate. As the ink cools it re-solidifies on the
substrate.
Dye-Sublimation printers lay down colour in continuous tones one colour at a time, instead of
dots of ink. Because the colour is absorbed into the substrate rather than sitting on the
surface, the output is more photo-realistic, more durable and less vulnerable to fading than
other ink technologies.
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Custom Design Consultation |
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Our 20+ years of experience in the industry and our commitment to the production of top quality
merchandise gives us an edge in the creation of custom designs. The
honours we have received
in award design attest to our abilities. We excel at taking rough sketches and
producing a product that exceeds the expectations of our clients. Our expert staff
can guide you into creating a unique and outstanding design, as well as, showing you
the many options available. Come in and see for yourself!
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