HDU

January 2019

How To Apply Finishes To HDU Or HDP Foam Projects

2019-01-29T12:26:48-07:00January 23rd, 2019|How we do it|

HDU Foam Ready for the Finish   The Finish Completes the Project High-Density Urethane (HDU) and High-Density Polyurethane (HDP) (different names for the same basic product) is a wonderful material for hand carving, shaping, and machining. Having a closed cell structure, an even consistency and no grain make it a dream to work with whether making prototypes for casting, or toys for the grandchildren. It cuts effortlessly with all kinds of saws and rotary tools, and, because it is without grain, is much safer than wood for hand carving. Enamel on Background of Aluminum Coated HDU   When completed, HDU foam is easily finished with readily available paints, stains, and dyes making it highly desirable as a medium for the craft person or hobbyist. It is utilized extensively in the sign industry because it is easily worked, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and impervious to rot, petroleum, water, [...]

Tell Me, Exactly What I Am Buying From Atlas Signs And Plaques

2019-01-29T12:11:45-07:00January 23rd, 2019|How we do it|

No Soliciting Signs, Address Plaques, MIA and Military, Man Cave, Privacy and Message Signs Custom Made at Atlas Signs and Plaques   The signs and plaques that we create are not castings from a dirty polluting foundry. Our signs and plaques have a base of modern High Density Urethane (HDU) board. This is a product that was developed for the aerospace industry and has been used for signage for over 40 years. We coat our HDU signs and plaques with a cold applied, real metal coating that is in use world-wide as an architectural and industrial coating. It is a well-proven, tough, and beautiful coating that gives the look of cast metal without the limitations. Read our blog post about the metal coating we use. Our signs and plaques are very durable, but will not stand up to repeated abuse. If you wish to embed a plaque in [...]

Free HDU Scrap Pieces From Atlas Signs & Plaques

2019-01-29T12:05:59-07:00January 23rd, 2019|Giveaways|

HDU Scrap   You can really get something for nothing at Atlas Signs and Plaques. We are giving away, for FREE, small pieces of HDU Sign Foam. If you are not familiar with HDU, I will give a few links later in this post. What is the Catch? None –You just pay the shipping. Why? Because we love you! And, we are very busy, and no process is 100% efficient. Although we really work on limiting waste, we do generate some small pieces that we just can’t use in our process. We just don’t like clogging the landfill with our waste, so maybe you can make something useful or beautiful from it and help to save the planet.   HDU Scrap   That’s it!! Just place your FREE order online with Atlas Signs and Plaques and we will pack and ship to you within a few [...]

Go to Top