Electroformed Metal Badges
Electroforming builds a thin nickel shell over a mold, holding detail finer than casting or stamping can reach.
Description
Electroforming builds a badge up in thin metal layers over a mold, rather than casting or stamping it from solid stock. That process holds detail down to 0.05mm, finer than die casting can manage, while keeping the finished shell light. It’s the route Himgo uses when a logo has fine text or intricate line work.
Metals & surface options
Nickel is the standard electroforming metal, deposited 0.05mm to 0.30mm thick with a tolerance near +/-0.02mm. The thin shell is then plated chrome, gold, or black, or left brushed. Because the shell is hollow-backed, it mounts with adhesive film rather than a pin or stud.
Typical projects
- Fine-line logo badges with small text
- Consumer-electronics and appliance brand badges
- Lightweight badges for fabric or bag surfaces
- Automotive badges with intricate emblem detail
- Packaging and retail-product badges
Sizes we run
Electroformed badges stay small – 20mm to 60mm – thinner than die-cast pieces at 0.1mm to 0.3mm shell thickness. Fine detail holds even at the smaller end, which is where stamping and casting both lose sharpness.
Typical applications
| Industry / setting | How this product is used |
|---|---|
| Luxury car brand programs | Electroformed badge with fine sculpted detail bonded to a curved hood or trunk panel. |
| Motorcycle tank emblem makers | Lightweight electroformed shell shaped to follow the curve of the fuel tank surface. |
| Cosmetics and luxury goods packaging | Electroformed brand badge applied to a curved bottle cap or compact lid. |
| Upscale appliance brands | Electroformed badge fitted to a rounded control panel where a low-mass part is needed. |
| Award and recognition programs | Electroformed medallion carrying fine engraved-style detail for a presentation piece. |
Specifications
| Material | electroformed nickel (other grades on request) |
| Thickness | 2-5 mm |
| Size | 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm (custom to your drawing) |
| Marking | zinc die casting, metal stamping, electroforming, plating |
| Surface finish | chrome/gold/nickel plating (5-25 micron), painted, PVD (gun-black, gold, rose gold, matte black) |
| Mounting | 3M adhesive, pins, screws, studs |
| Tolerance | +/-0.10-0.20 mm (die-cast) |
| MOQ | 100-500 pcs (by complexity) |
| Lead time | sample 5-7 days; bulk 12-30 days (by quantity) |
| Tooling | US$150-2,000 one-time (by complexity) |
Size & price reference
| Example spec | Ref US$/pc |
|---|---|
| electroformed nickel, 50 mm, 2.5 mm, simple finish | US$0.42-0.86 |
| electroformed nickel, medium size, standard finish | US$0.79-1.30 |
| electroformed nickel, large or specialty finish | US$1.17-1.92 |
Indicative only. Final price depends on surface finish, mounting method, marking complexity, and order quantity. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
What to send
Fine line work needs high-resolution artwork – that’s the one thing to get right before sending. Himgo confirms shell thickness before a sample. Send artwork or a sample for review.
