How to make a custom LED acrylic sign?

LED acrylic letter signs is a stylish and modern way to display your brand or message. These signs are made of high-quality acrylic material and are durable. The letters are illuminated by LED lights, creating a vivid and eye-catching display.

These LED acrylic sign are perfect for storefronts, offices and other commercial spaces. They are easy to install and can be hung on the wall or mounted on a stand. LED lights are energy efficient and a cost-effective way to light a space. However, with so many LED acrylic sign manufacturer factory options on the market, it can be difficult to find a sign that suits your needs. To make your decision a little easier, find out more about how to make custom LED acrylic signs?

Making LED acrylic signs is a meticulous process involving multiple steps such as design, processing, assembly and installation of LED light sources. Here are the basic steps and key points:

Step 1. Design plan

•Initial design: Determine the size, shape, content (text, pattern), color, font, and layout of the sign. Create vector graphics using design software such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, ensuring high-resolution output.

Step 2. Make Custom LED Acrylic Sign Board Material Selection

The production of acrylic luminous characters consists of three parts: an acrylic panel, a luminous character box, and a luminous character light source. The colors are bright and highly penetrating at night. It is resistant to sun and rain and has a service life of more than ten years. It is currently one of the most popular materials for making outdoor signs and signboards in the world.

Generally speaking, 3mm translucent acrylic can be used to make the front of the lettering. The color of the lamp beads can change according to customer requirements, or different colors can be selected to match the color of the panel.

Its advantages are mainly reflected in:
1. The thickness of the board is uniform, and the board surface is flat and smooth.
2. Uniform light transmission and good color reproduction
3. Good weather resistance, good impact resistance, not easy to become brittle and fade.

The production process is based on the production plan and a special mold for blister molding is opened. Generally, luminous characters with a size within 2.5mx2.5m can be spliced in sections using 3mm acrylic plates, with a bulging height of 2.2-3cm. For luminous characters with a size of 2.5mx2.5m or more, it is recommended to use 5mm thick acrylic sheets with a bulge height of 2-3cm.

Step 3. Processing and production

•Cutting acrylic: According to the design document, use a laser cutting machine or CNC engraving machine to accurately cut the acrylic plate to produce the required shape.
•Punch holes: If fixing is required, pre-punch holes for easy subsequent installation.
•Grinded edges: The edges may be rough after laser cutting and must be polished to smooth them.
•Text and pattern: If you need raised text and patterns, you can use acrylic bonding technology or double-layer boards to make them.

Step 4. LED Assembly
•Install the light strip: According to the design layout, cut the LED light strip to the appropriate length, and paste or fix it behind the acrylic plate to ensure even distribution.
•Connection cable: Connect the positive and negative poles of the power supply correctly. Waterproof connectors can be used. •Test: power on to test brightness, color, and effect, and adjust the position of the light strip to ensure there are no dark areas.

Step 5. Install the frame and installation
•If an outer frame is needed, make an aluminum profile frame and fix the acrylic plate to increase beauty and protection.
•Installation: According to the size and position of the sign, use screws, expansion nails, and lifting gear to fix it to ensure stability.

Step 6. Adjustment and Maintenance
•Final inspection: Ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness.
•Maintenance: Regularly check the LED strips and power supply and clean them to extend their service life.

Customizing LED acrylic signs requires a combination of design aesthetics and technology, and details determine success or failure. It is recommended that beginners seek customization or guidance from professional manufacturers to ensure quality and safety.

At Aglare LED Lighting, we specialize in LED acrylic signs and LED luminous characters lighting – Chinese manufacturers, suppliers, factories, we customize many types of acrylic LED letter signs and LED luminous characters, the main products are LED backlit letters, halo lighting Logo, Front and Backlit Channel Letters, Metal Numbers and Letters, Stainless Steel Letters, Wholesale Acrylic Letters, 3D LED Logo Letters, Backlit Signage, Vintage Marquee Letters, Desktop Letters, Neon Signs and more.

If you don’t see the font or color you want, we can also customize acrylic letters if you’re interested, please send us an email and we’ll get you started.