Hot Stamping Services
Hot stamping services are only offered for plastic components
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What Hot Stamping Achieves on Your Custom Parts
Replace expensive plating. Add permanent metallic accents and crisp functional markings directly to your custom parts.
Please Note: This hot stamping service is strictly reserved for custom parts injection-molded at First Mold.
Metallic Finishes Without Plating
Get a mirror-like chrome, gold, or brushed metal finish—cheaper than electroplating.
Crisp, Durable Logos
Print your custom logo in high-contrast metallic colors, and it stays on your enclosure permanently.
Wear-Resistant Functional Text
Add clear numbers, scales, and markers that won’t wear off easily.
Examples of our hot stamping service
Słuchawki
Obudowa artykułów gospodarstwa domowego
Plastikowa zakrętka do butelki
Etui na szczoteczkę do zębów
Hot Stamping vs. Alternative Surface Finishes
We offer a full spectrum of finishing solutions because no single method fits every design. Compare hot stamping with our other printing options below to find the ideal process for your project's cosmetic needs.
| Proces drukowania | Best Application | Relative Setup Cost | Relative Unit Cost | Durability & Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tłoczenie na gorąco | Achieving true metallic finishes on flat or slightly curved surfaces. | Wysoki | Niski | Excellent; Permanent metallic look |
| Tampodruk | Applying multi-color logos or text onto highly complex, non-standard 3D geometries. | Niski do średniego | Niski | Moderate; Prone to wear over time |
| Sitodruk | Printing large, flat areas with thick, vibrant ink coverage. | Niski | Niski do średniego | Good; Thick ink layer |
| Grawerowanie laserowe | Etching permanent tracking codes or transparent back-lit buttons. | Zero to Low | Średni | Indestructible |
| Water Transfer | Applying complex, continuous patterns (e.g., carbon fiber, wood grain) over entire 3D parts. | Bardzo wysoka | Wysoki | Dobry |
No need to worry if you are unsure. Our experts can provide suggestions according to your product.
Which Plastics are Best for Hot Stamping?
Review our material compatibility guide before you make a product design.
Ideal Substrates
ABS | PC | PS | PMMA
Workable
PP | PE
Challenging
Glass-Filled Resins | POM | TPE | TPU
For high-performance polymers not listed here (such as PEEK, PEI and PPS), custom adhesion tests are required. In addition, we strongly advise against hot stamping on CNC-machined plastic parts.
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