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Technical and Customization Options for Gold Metal Business Cards
Specification	Available Options
Quantity	100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000
Card Size	3.5" x 2"
Thickness	0.5 mm
Metal Type	Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Finish	Mirror Finish, Matte Finish, Brushed Finish
Etch	None Bleed Etch Included, Full Bleed Etch
Laser Engrave	None, Front Only, Back Only, Front and Back
Variable Data Front	None, 1 Spot Color, Laser Engrave, 1 Spot Color + Laser Engrave
Variable Data Back	None, 1 Spot Color, Laser Engrave, 1 Spot Color + Laser Engrave
Spot Color Front	None, 1 Color, 2 Colors, 3 Colors, 4 Colors
Spot Color Back	None, 1 Color, 2 Colors, 3 Colors, 4 Colors

Compliance & Technical Standards for Gold Metal Business Cards

Material & Process Compliance

Base Metal: 304 stainless steel, nominal thickness 0.5 mm (±0.03 mm), deburred and edge-finished to remove burrs.
Finish: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) black coating or equivalent durable black finish suitable for laser ablation.
Chemical Safety: Substrates and coatings are REACH (EC 1907/2006) and RoHS (2011/65/EU) compliant for restricted heavy metals and hazardous substances.
Ink/Color Systems (when screen printed or filled): CMYK inks aligned with ISO 2846-1 for colorant characteristics; process control guided by ISO 12647-2 methodologies where applicable.
Adhesion & Durability (printed areas): Cross-hatch adhesion verified to industry practice (similar to ISO 2409) and abrasion resistance validated on production samples.
Corrosion Resistance (coating): Coating selection targets resistance under neutral salt spray conditions in line with common practice for decorative PVD finishes (e.g., ISO 9227 NSS reference testing on representative batches).
Nickel Awareness: Where nickel-bearing stainless or coatings are used, processes are selected to minimize surface nickel release to typical decorative article thresholds.

Dimensional & Build Standards

Attribute	Nominal	Tolerance	Notes
Card Size	85 × 54 mm	±0.50 mm	CR-80 credit-card footprint for most wallets
Thickness	0.50 mm	±0.03 mm	Stainless steel sheet, coil-cut
Corner Radius	3.0 mm	±0.30 mm	Rounded for pocket safety
Edge Finish	Deburred, smooth	—	No sharp edges; safe handling requirement
Cut-Through Detail	Laser-cut	±0.15 mm feature	Minimum bridge/line width 0.30 mm
Engraving	Laser ablation	±0.10 mm registration	Reveals metallic underlayer
Screen Print (optional)	Spot colors	±0.25 mm to metal features	Cured per ink manufacturer spec

Environmental & Safety Disclosures

Hazardous Substances: No intentionally added lead, cadmium, mercury, hex-Cr per RoHS scope.
Volatile Organic Compounds: Printing uses low-VOC inks/coatings; laser processes add no wet chemistry.
Material Stewardship: Stainless steel cards are recyclable through standard metal recycling streams; separate from mixed paper/cardboard waste.
Packaging: Recyclable corrugated cartons with paper cushioning; plastic use minimized.
User Safety: All cards produced with rounded corners and smoothed edges to mitigate cut risk in normal handling.

Quality Assurance & Color Management

Calibration: Presses and imaging systems maintained on scheduled calibration; measurement via spectrophotometer with target ΔE2000 < 2.0 for controlled color fills.
Proofing: Digital proofs issued for layout sign-off; physical sample on metal available on request for critical color/finish validation.
Inspection: 100% visual inspection for scratches, coating defects, and burrs; critical features spot-measured with digital calipers.
Traceability: Batch IDs retained with coating lot, media lot, and production timestamp for after-sales support.

File Preparation Alignment

Artwork Safety: Keep live vectors ≥0.30 mm from cut paths; minimum etch line ≈0.30 mm; minimum perforation bridge ≈0.40 mm.
Color on Black Metal: For spot ink on PVD, expect substrate influence; use solid vector fills; avoid transparent effects.
White/Metal Effects: “Metal reveal” areas created by knocking out fill to allow laser ablation or uncoated metal to show.

Legal & Marking

Logos, trademarks, and regulated marks printed only upon client authorization. Compliance icons (e.g., CE) are client-supplied and used at client’s direction.

Gold Metal Business Cards FAQs

Are these cards solid gold or gold plated?

They’re stainless steel cards with a gold-plated surface (not solid gold). The core is steel for strength; the thin gold layer provides the color and sheen.

What size and thickness are the gold metal cards?

Standard US size 3.5" x 2" at 0.5 mm thick stainless steel, giving a rigid, credit‑card‑like feel.

What finish options do you offer, and which resists fingerprints best?

Mirror, Matte, and Brushed. Mirror is highly reflective and shows fingerprints most; Matte and Brushed diffuse reflections and hide fingerprints better.

What’s the difference between acid etching and laser engraving?

Acid etching removes metal chemically to create recessed, lighter areas (included as non‑bleed or upgraded to full‑bleed). Laser engraving ablates the surface (often exposing the steel under the gold) for crisp, high‑contrast marks; available front, back, or both.

Can you print colors on metal, and how many?

Yes, spot color printing up to 4 solid spot colors per side. Use solid inks (no gradients or photos) for best results on metal.

Can I personalize each card with different names or numbers?

Yes via variable data. Per side, choose variable data as 1 spot color or laser engraving, so individual names, titles, or codes change card‑to‑card without slowing production.

Can you print or engrave on both sides?

Yes. Options for front only, back only, or front and back are available for both laser engraving and spot color printing.

How durable is the gold plating and artwork?

The stainless core is very durable. The gold plating is wear‑resistant for normal handling but can show abrasion over time if scraped; etched and laser‑engraved details are recessed/permanent and won’t rub off.

What quantities can I order, and how do I supply my files?

Standard quantities: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, or 1000 (ask for custom counts if needed). Upload separate front and back files during ordering; vector art is recommended for etch/engrave and spot colors.

Gold Metal Business Cards