2.1 Create your sign in compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines.

Design your interior sign to comply with ADA requirements. Convert text using Braille translation software.

Next, convert your artwork to a hairline red outline in preparation for vector cutting. Be sure to mirror the graphic before cutting.

2.2: Vector cut the sign using Rowmark ADA Alternative® plastic with the back side facing “up” and the backing paper in place. Cut using High Power Density Focusing Optics.™ If HPDFO is not available, use a 1.5 lens for best results. A 2.0 lens will also give acceptable results.

Tip: We recommend you make two passes at half-power when cutting Rowmark ADA Alternative® plastic. It is critical to avoid “melt back” when vector-cutting the Braille characters so that the acrylic or stainless steel Raster beads fit tightly (see below). This will be explained in more detail later.

Rowmark ADA Alternative is a single ply modified acrylic matte product line specially designed by Rowmark to comply with the ADA regulations. These Braille-engravable, routable sheets are available in a wide variety of color combinations and are highly resistant to marring and scratching. You can find a Rowmark distributor by visiting the manufacturers website at: www.rowmark.com.

The convergence of the laser beam will produce an angled cut on the Braille text as shown left. The angle cut is critical for keeping the Raster beads in place.

Here is the finished front of the sign. Place aside for now. Be sure to save the cutouts from the letters for later use.

2.3: Select the lettering portion of your sign and cut from 1/16 inch Rowmark Multigraph matte material. In this example we are using black Rowmark.

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