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Platemaking

Hodgins Engraving started in business as a plate maker for the printing trade. Over the years we have become a full service trade supplier, but plate making is where it all starts. Many specialty printers and manufacturers across the country rely on us for their daily requirements of plates and dies. We use the latest technology to manage your files, image films, etch and finish your dies.

Magnesium Dies

Mounted letterpress cuts
Foil Stamping Dies
Embossing Dies with Counters
Specialty Dies, Candy molds, leather stamping, wood burning, plastic sealing, etc.

Copper Dies

Intaglio plates
Deep etched foil stamping dies
Embossing dies

Environmental Concerns
The production of etched metal printing plates generates hazardous waste. Hodgins Engraving is committed to manage this waste in a way that exceeds compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. We utilize a complete waste pre-treatment system, with regular monitoring by an independent certified testing laboratory to verify compliance. When you order dies from us you can rest assured that we are in compliance and will continue to be here in the future to meet your needs.

Production Schedule

Magnesium: Files received before noon is normally shipped that same day.
Copper: Typically two days in house.

Please let us know your needs, we can usually accommodate them.

Shipping
We ship UPS Ground. If you would like to use another carrier or need your order expedited please let us know. Shipping charges are added to your invoice. Provide your email address to us and you can receive notification of your tracking number and ship date.

Magnesium Plate Storage
Magnesium plates should be cleaned and coated with a thin application of oil (WD40 works well) and stored in a Ziploc bag or wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent corrosion.

LIMITED WARRANTY
We guarantee our work to be free of defects. If a problem exists with a die, it can normally be replaced quickly with film currently on file. Our liability in any case is limited to the cost of the die that we supply. Please carefully examine your dies upon receipt for accuracy.