Vectorized
artwork is preferred. A vector image is a graphic that is created by
straight or curved lines. Areas of a vector image can be enlarged or
reduced without losing resolution quality. Vectorized files would be:
CorelDraw, (.cdr) Version 11 or earlier
Adobe Illustrator, (.ai) Version 10 or earlier
Encapsulated PostScript (.eps)
Note: a bitmap saved in any of these programs is not vectorized.
Rastered images are not ideal: A raster
image is a graphic that is created by combining a series of dots called
pixels. These images cannot be manipulated for our purposes and usually
need to be redrawn. This will often require a great deal more art time,
thereby incurring a higher artwork charge. Rastered images would be
found in:
JPEG format .JPG
Adobe Photoshop (.psd)
TIFF format (.tiff or .tif)
Bitmap format (.bmp)
Save your customer money by trying to get the
best artwork possible.
When creating artwork, lines need to be thick enough
and far enough apart in order to cast properly and should scale with the
image. For example, a 2" medallion should have lines at least .020"
thick and a 1" pin should have lines at least .007" thick. Thicknesses
can vary with different die processes or metals. Our artists are
available to modify artwork so that it will be appropriate for casting. |