Created using an electroplating process  Platings available include bright chrome, satin chrome, bright gold or satin gold (alone or in combination)

Advantage:Jewelry-like quality Tight overall part size and thickness tolerances possible
Multiple emboss and/or deboss heights possible on the same part
Sides of part are decorated, as well as the surface, since parts are decorated after fabrication
Tooling is manufactured in-house to reduce lead-time

Disadvantage:Hand decorating makes these nameplates more expensive than other options
Tooling can be expensive for a one-time order .Lead-time may be longer than other options