On-Site Processing
All Horizons ISG substrates can be imaged at your location where and when needed or purchased from worldwide network of approved suppliers. Please contact your ISG sales representative at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information about purchasing new or upgrading existing processing equipment.
| Process |
Substrates |
Throughput |
Cost |
Durability |
Requirements |
| Photographic | Metalphoto | Excellent | $15k-$100k | 20-50 years | Dark Room with Plumbing |
| ID-Mark | Good | $300 | 5-6 years | ||
| PolyColor | Fair | $15k-$100k | 1-3 years | ||
| Laser Markable | AlumaMark | Fair | $15k-$50k | 3-5 years | CO2 Laser with Exhaust |
| DuraBlack | Fair | $15k-$50k |
8-10 years | ||
| InkJet Printable |
AlumaJet | Good | $2.4k | 3-5 years | Approved Aqueous Ink Jet Printer & Laminator |
| DuraJet | Good | $22k | 1-3 years | Approved Dye/Solvent Ink Jet Printer & Sealing Tank | |
| Screen Printing |
EconAlum | Good | $9k-$35k | 1-3 years | Screen Printer & Sealing Tank |
The Make vs. Buy Decision
Use this chart to evaluate whether you want to produce parts on-site or purchase pre-printed parts from an existing converter. Contact your ISG sales representative for information about materials, systems or a list of approved converters.
