get your badge on
We specialize in crafting super high quality metal badges for boutique and custom drum companies, but we can fabricate badges and name plates for any product or industry! Each badge is 100% custom made to your specifications with only a 30 piece minimum.
badge types & features
We offer Standard Die-Cast, Die-Cast 3D and Etched fabricated metal badges and name plates. Each type has unique features to give you the most flexibility with the design, fit and finish you are going for.
FEATURES FOR ALL BADGE TYPES
- Any custom shape supported
- Crafted with raised and recessed metal areas you specify
- Choose from 17 unique metal finishes
- Hand painted color enamel in standard colors or with Pantone color matching
- Perfect for screw and vent mount designs
STANDARD DIE-CAST TYPE
For the ultimate look and finish, our Die-Cast badges are the way to go! Cast from a Zinc alloy in either 2mm or 3mm thickness, each Die-Cast badge is made with a 14″ base curve, giving them a natural curve with the surface of the drum shell for precision mounting. If you want to conceal the screws inside the drum shell and free up more design space on the front of the badge, rear mounted spuds can be added to this type at no extra cost.
UNIQUE FEATURE SUMMARY
- One level of raised and recessed areas
- Die-Cast Zinc alloy core
- Choice of 2mm or 3mm thickness
- 14″ base curve
- Rear-mounted spuds (optional)
DIE-CAST 3D TYPE
Want to really stand out from the crowd? Get your badge done in Die-Cast 3D! This type has all of the same features as the Standard Die-Cast type but includes a manufacturing process that adds extra depth to your design. With the ability to have varied levels of raised and recessed metal, detailed graphic objects will visually POP off of the badge!
UNIQUE FEATURE SUMMARY
- Multiple levels of raised and recessed areas for enhanced depth
- Die-Cast Zinc alloy core
- Choice of 2mm or 3mm thickness
- 14″ base curve
- Rear-mounted spuds (optional)
ETCHED TYPE
Looking for a badge like the ones used by DW, Pearl and TAMA? Then these will get you there! Crafted from 1mm brass, these are just thin enough to be bent to the curvature of the drum shell for easy mounting or you can choose a slim .08mm for extra bend-ability if you like. You can also get these fabricated with plain metal (without finishes) such as plain brass, plain aluminum and stainless steel.
UNIQUE FEATURE SUMMARY
- One level of raised and recessed areas
- Crafted with Brass base metal
- For bare metal designs, choose from unfinished Brass, Aluminum or Stainless Steel base metal
- Choice of 1mm or slim .08mm thickness for extra bend-ability
DIE-CAST 3D BADGE EXAMPLES
King Custom Drums
Die-Cast 3D, Antique Copper and Nickle Finishes, Raised 3D Graphics
Neely Custom Drums
Die-Cast 3D, Antique Nickle Finish, Raised 3D Graphics
Liuther King Drums
Die-Cast 3D, Antique Brass and Nickle Finishes, Raised 3D Graphics
RT Customs Drums
Die-Cast 3D, Antique Nickle Finish, Raised Graphics, 3D Braid Design
DIE-CAST BADGE EXAMPLES
John Blackwell by Hendrix Drums
Die-Cast, Shiny Brass Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Decible-Drums-Badge
Die-Cast, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Crocett Tubbs Drums
Die-Cast, Raised Brilliant Brass Graphics, Recessed Black Chrome
District Drum Company
Die-Cast, Raised Brass Graphics, Recessed Black Chrome Background
Omniwood Custom Drums
Die-Cast, Shiny Brass and Chrome Finishes, Raised Graphics, Black Enamel Background
B2 Custom-Drums
Die-Cast, Antique Nickle Finish w/Black Enamel Graphics
Queen City Drums
Die-Cast, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black and Green Enamel.
Hunter Custom Drums
Die-Cast, Antique Nickle Finish, Raised Graphics
Mud Creek Drum Company
Die-Cast, Antique Brass Finish, Raised Graphics
MBW Drums
Die-Cast, Antique Brass and Nickle Finishes, Raised Graphics, Textured Background
Lexlord Drums Badge
Die-Cast, Antique Nickle Finish, Raised Graphic
Heartbreak Drums
Die-Cast, Shiny Brass Finish, Raised Red Hard Enamel Graphic, Recessed Black Enamel Lettering
Ego Drums
Die-Cast, Chrome and Shiny Brass Finishes
Custom Drums Concepts
Die-Cast, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Cogs Custom Drums
Die-Cast, Chrome Finish, Black Enamel Recessed Graphics
Coctail Drumsets by Stauffer Percussion
Die-Cast, Antique Brass Finish, Raised Graphics
Blackwood Custom Drums
Die-Cast, Antique Brass Finish, Raised Graphics
Razor Drums
Die-Cast, Raised Black Chrome Graphics, Chrome Background
JM-Smith Drums
Die-Cast, Antique Copper Finish, Raised Graphics
DaVille Drums
Die-Cast, Antique Nickle Finish, Raised Graphics
ETCHED BADGE EXAMPLES
Sacred Custom Percussion
Etched, Shiny Nickle and Copper Finishes, Raised Graphics, Textured Background
Madision Drum Makers
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Black Enamel Graphics
Shug Drum Company
Etched, Raised Brass Graphics, Recessed Black Background
Cardinal Drum Company
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Recessed Colored Enamel Background
M4 Drum Co
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Black Enamel Background
Rochefort Custom Drums
Etched, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Roberts Drum Company
Etched, Antique Brass Finish, Recessed Graphics
Ridgecrest Drum Works
Etched, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Background
Raven Drums
Etched, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Okie Drum Co
Etched, Antique Brass Finish, Raised Graphics
OCD Drums
Etched, Antique Nickle Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Background
North Penn Percussion
Etched, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Backgroun
MP Drum Co
Etched, Aluminum Badge, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Marwood Drum Co
Etched, Shiny Brass Finish, Recessed White Enamel Background
Madision Drum Makers
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Black Enamel Graphics
Lockes Eco Drums
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
LCD Drums
Etched, Antique Nickle Finish, Raised Graphics
Johnson Drum Co
Etched, Chrome Finish, Black Enamel Background
Inima Drums
Etched, Chrome Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics, Foam Gasket
Holland Drums
Etched Antique Brass Finish, Raised Graphics
Gary Reimchen Drums
Etched Brass and Nickle Finishes, Black Enamel Background
Flying Dutchman Drums
Etched, Brass Finish, Black Enamel Graphics
Epic Custom Drums
Etched, Nickle and Brass Finishes, Black Enamel Background
Empire Drums
Etched, Chrome and Brass Finishes, Outlined Black Enamel Graphics
DCD Drums
Etched, Chrome Finish, Outlined Black Enamel Graphics
Centric Custom Drums
Etched, Brushed Aluminum Finish, Recessed Black Enamel Graphics
Bueno Drums
Etched, Nickle Finish, Recessed Outlined Black and Red Enamel Graphics
Beat Boogie Custom Drums
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Black Enamel Recessed Graphics
Bang Drums
Etched, Chrome Finish, Black Enamel Background
Baltimore Drums
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Black Enamel Background
Zaia Custom Drums
Etched, Shiny Nickle Finish, Recessed Black Graphics, Foam Gasket
Want to see more examples? Check out our facebook page.
FINISHES
Choose from 17 different finishes that can be applied to any badge type.
For Etched bare metal designs, choose from 3 types of base metals.
ANTIQUE FINISHES
SHINY FINISHES
MISTY FINISHES
ETCHED ONLY BARE METALS
PRICING
PICK A BADGE TYPE – PICK A QUANTITY – PICK YOUR OPTIONS
No guesswork or hidden charges here. The total cost is simply the initial mould creation of the badge type the quantity of badges (minimum 30) plus options.
All moulds are kept on file for two years from date of manufacture every time an order is placed. Reorders made within the two year time period are only subject to a $49 retooling fee plus the quantity of badges – essentially making the initial mould fee a one-time charge.
Minimum order quantity is only 30 badges, and there are price breaks at of 50 and 100. Need a lot more than that? No problem, just CONTACT US and we will be more than happy to give you a custom quote. No order is too big!
Our precision-crafted badges require a creating a mould for metal fabrication. For new orders there is an initial mould charge based on the badge type. For reorders, there is a small, flat-rate retooling fee. Order at least every 2 years and you will never have to pay another mould creation fee again!
Die-Cast 3D $399
Die-Cast $365
Etched $135
Reorder Retooling Fee $49
(for reorders within a 2 year period)
Pricing starts out at only 30 pieces minimum with price breaks at higher quantities.
30 Badges – $240 ($8.00/ea)
50 Badges – $350 ($7.00/ea)
100 Badges – $600 ($6.00/ea)
300+ Badges – Contact Us
Have a limited edition series you are going for? Engrave a unique serial number on each badge starting at only $1 per badge with price breaks for higher quantities.
Serialize 30 Badges – $30
Serialize 50 Badges – $45
Serialize 100 Badges – $0.75/ea
Serialize 300+ Badges – Contact Us
For a limited time, we are offering mixed finishes at no extra cost. This means you could have a certain number of pieces in one finish and the rest of the pieces in one or two others at no extra cost.
Pantone color-matched or standard color enamel is available on any badge type and is actually painted on by hand. One color is included, but for a limited time, you can get up to 3 colors for no additional cost.
A manufacture-ready vector artwork file (e.g. EPS, AI) is required to manufacture your badge. Although you technically may have artwork, be sure to have your designer include the appropriate dimensions, size and placement of holes and indicate what part of the design is raised or painted. Check out our DESIGN GUIDE for more detail.
Seriously, we have taken everything from pictures to hand drawings, so nothing is impossible!
If you would like help making an existing vector design manufacture ready, the cost is a $99 flat rate.
If you want to use concept artwork or start from scratch, the cost is a $299 flat rate.
DESIGN GUIDE
Although you may technically have artwork, a manufacture-ready vector artwork file (e.g. EPS, AI) along with manufacturing specifics is required to manufacture your badge.
Here is the short version.
- Provide a vector file of artwork in actual size
- Include screw hole or vent placement (if required)
- Identify cut out areas (if required)
- Outline text or convert text to shapes
- Indicate what areas are raised or recessed
- Indicate enamel color is used (if required)
- Include a legend in the design with the above references
Need design help? We got you covered! if you have an existing design you want modified or if it needs to be tweaked to be ready for manufacturing the cost is a $99 flat rate. If you want to use concept artwork or start from scratch, the cost is a $299 flat rate. Seriously, we have taken everything from pictures to hand drawings, so nothing is impossible!
MANUFACTURE-READY DESIGN EXAMPLE
Here is an example of a perfectly formatted design file. Note that every color in the design represents either a raised or a recessed portion of the badge, with the enameled areas being recessed. The necessary hole placement is shown, and each desired enamel color in the design has its corresponding Pantone color code.
MANUFACTURE-READY DESIGN EXAMPLE
faq
Below are frequently asked questions about design and the manufacturing process. If you have a question not answered here, just CONTACT US!
REPLICATION OR NAME BRAND REPLACEMENT BADGES
We recommend searching for badge replacements on sites like ebay or places such as Reverb who offer used gear and parts. https://reverb.com/
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
- Provide a vector file of artwork in actual size
- Include screw hole or vent placement (if required)
- Outline text or convert text to shapes
- Indicate what areas are raised or recessed
- Indicate enamel color is used (if required)
- Include a legend in the design with the above references
Need design help? We got you covered! if you have an existing design you want modified or if it needs to be tweaked to be ready for manufacturing the cost is a $99 flat rate. If you want to use concept artwork or start from scratch, the cost is a $299 flat rate. Seriously, we have taken everything from pictures to hand drawings, so nothing is impossible!
ARTWORK FILE TYPES
Vector files such as AI, EPS, Vector PDF, SVG are the accepted formats for manufacture-ready and concept designs.
If you want us to build your design from concept artwork, we also accept any other standard graphic file format including JPEG, PNG and CAD files such as DXF and OBJ, etc. Seriously, we have taken everything from pictures to hand drawings, so nothing is impossible!
TEXT ELEMENTS
Depending on the design application, outline text or convert text to shapes to retain the font look and avoid font substitutions.
HELP WITH YOUR BADGE DESIGN
Need design help? We got you covered!
Sometimes all you need is a little tweaking to get it ready for manufacturing or just want some modifications done to your existing design. The cost is only a $99 flat rate with unlimited revisions.
If you are starting out from scratch or have concept artwork you want to work from, the cost is only a $299 flat rate.
Seriously, we have taken everything from pictures to hand drawings, so nothing is impossible!
BADGE SIZING
We fabricate just about any metal badge design you can imagine and in any size you require, however our standardized pricing only covers badge sizes of 3″ (76mm) or less. If you need a larger badge or have questions about a specialized design, CONTACT US!
BADGE MOUNTING
Etched badges attach to the drum using either screws or an air vent. Include the screw hole or vent hole size and placement on your design.
Die-Cast badges can mount via screws, air vents, or reverse mounted spuds/bosses. If you opt for spuds, you do not have to reference this in your design file as we will determine the best placement when the mould is created. Spuds/bosses are threaded to receive a 4M screw unless you specify otherwise.
Screws are not included due to the varied thickness of drum shells, badges and the use of gaskets.
ENAMEL
Enamel can be used on both Die-Cast and Etched badge types and is actually painted on by hand. For the enamel to pool properly, your design has to have a recessed edge on either side of where the enamel goes.
For example, if you want an outer graphic element or text to be enameled, that means those objects have to be recessed and you will need a raised metal border around them. If you want the space around these objects to be enameled, then that means the text or other graphic elements would have to be raised.
SERIALIZATION
Serialization is an engraving process where we engrave a unique number sequence on each individual badge. (e.g. 00001 – 00050)
The numbers can be engraved anywhere on the badge surface, but enough room needs to be left on the design to accommodate that space.
MIXING FINISHES
Mixing finishes means you could have a certain number of pieces in one finish and the rest of the pieces in one or two others.
Order quantities are not affected. You can order as few as 30 pieces with multiple finishes!
Note this is only available with standard finishes. Bare metal and specialty configurations such as two-tone finishes excluded.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STANDARD DIE-CAST AND DIE-CAST 3D
The Die-Cast 3D is a manufacturing enhancement that adds extra depth to your specific design elements beyond just one level of raised or recessed metal. This looks super cool with graphic elements that have a lot of detail or objects like a banner or shield.
BADGE FABRICATION FOR OTHER INDUSTRIES
Yeah, drums is our thing, but we can do any badge or nameplate in just about any size you can imagine!
If your badge size is 3″ or less, just use our standard order form. If you need something more custom, CONTACT US!
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