3D Relief Medals - medalIt.com

3D Relief Medals - medalIt.com

3D or three dimensional relief medals have the most appealing impressions, they are also known as miniature works of art. If you are ahead of time, not so tight on budget and require a high volume of medals then this might be the option that you are looking for.

3D medals are minted, they are made from metal sheets, cut to shape using die cutting, is struck using hydraulic press and stamping die.
To stamp the 3d impression on medals you need a stamping die. A sculptor produces a first enlarged model sculpt on clay using fine cutting and grating tools. The clay model then will be cast in plaster and reduced to the proper size using a special 3D reducing panto-graph. Alternatively a virtual model can be created using CAD/CAM software or the sculpted model can be digitally scanned in 3d modeling, and manipulated further using CAD/CAM software, and eventually used to engraved the stamping die using CAM engravers.
Regardless of the approach used, whether Digital 3D modeling techniques or classical approach, producing 3d relief medals require time and is expensive.

A wide range of sizes are available (diameter in mm): 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 75.
The medal thickness is usually between 1 and 4 mm. 3 mm is the standard thickness. Thicker medals are heavier in weight.
A variety of finishing options are available to choose from:

• Can be minted from gold, silver, brass and other alloys.
• If minted from brass then it can be plated.
• Matt finish.
• Brilliant finish.
• Proof finish.

The proof finish is the most chosen for the beauty it gives to the medal. Contrasted finished medals are distinguished by matte embossed areas and matte medal surface.
The relief degree is anothe factor to consider when ordering 3d medals.In high relief medals the design is strongly projected from the background, an effect that is accomplished with multiple press strikes. This method produces very fine medals and is specially recommended for proof finish.
A wide range of boxes are available to house and present your medal, you can choose a box that is suitable for your occasion and budget.