Customized Medals and Awards

There could be times, when custom die cast awards and metals could be required for the forthcoming academic or sporting event. There are several factors that need to be considered to ensure that the individual receives a wonderful appearing award medal. The following is to be regarded while shopping for customized cast award medals. 

Quality

Custom cast awards could vary in quality and depend on a manufacturer. While considering the quality of the cast medal, some relevant questions. 

•   The thickness of this medallion equivalent to what has been promised, or would the manufacturer diminishes the thickness to save on expenses? 

•   Would the medal feel to be substantial and have a considerable weight that is relative to the size? 

•   Are the images and letters going to be detailed, crisp and clear?

•   Would be plating and buffing be consistent in all the medals?

•   Would the neckbands/ribbons be attached with jump rings and clips, which match the plating of the medal? (For instance, polished gold jump rings that are used on the antique gold medals are quite unacceptable.) 

•   On the antique finishes, would the medal’s edges be buffed, would the manufacturer cut the corners by leaving every edge blackened? 

•   Would every medal be packaged and poly-bagged properly?

Evaluating the medal

The medals manufacturing procedure is to be evaluated. Customized medallions tend to be liquid cast in a die or steel mold. This would incur typically a die charge. Medallions that are cast in dies or steel molds would display amazing quality and details. However, rubber molds could prove to be quite cost effective and an alternative to the ordinary medals, including faster deadlines. However, if the medals have detailed art and imagery, the steel die is considered to be the best. It is better to ask if the manufacturer keeps the die for forthcoming use. The medal’s finish is another important factor that needs consideration. The color and finish of the medals entirely depends on its plating. Many medals are present in bronze, silver and antique gold. The most popular ones are the antique finishes. The medal with an antique finish shows a shiny and bright appearance while the lower areas are blackened. Typically, the brighter cast award finishes do cost a bit more. The medals could be filled enamel, however, would incur additional charges. It is worth the investment, especially if it has an insignia or logo. A little color is sure to add to the overall value of the medal. 

Various types of cast awards

There are 2D versus 3D customized card award medals. The 2 dimensional customized medals do maintain two or more flat levels or plains. The 3D molds are said to be more expensive to create, however, can add an extra touch to the whole appearance of the custom medal. 

Properly delivery

It is very important to have the customized die cast medals to be delivered on time. Depending on the location where it is booked and to be delivered, it could range from three to ten weeks.