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Older Plotter2 viewsAn older plotter in the same room as the other plotter that does the same job, but a little slower. Before the use of computers, employees would have to cut out the characters by hand as best they could.May 18, 2012
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Pony Express Map1 viewsMap showing the routes between the Sign Shop and the district offices. The ones closer to Harrisburg such as 5-0 and 6-0 send trucks for signs more often than ones such as 1-0 and 2-0.May 18, 2012
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Newer Plotter2 viewsPlotter that automatically cuts out letters from a sheet of 3M material, numbers, other characters, etc. with exact precision to be applied to signs. The objects to be cut out are stored in a computer that is connected to the plotter.May 18, 2012
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The Warehouse3 viewsThe warehouse that stores the finished products. Whatever type of sign is needed, it can be found here.May 18, 2012
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Route Shield Blanks1 viewsBlanks route shields of all sizes and all types, sitting and awaiting numbers.May 18, 2012
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Sign Fabrication Equipment1 viewsAnother side of the sign shop, not in use this day. The overlays used to be applied by straight edges made of pine; however, they would absorb humidity and end result in warping.May 18, 2012
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Safety Corridor Sign Assembly1 viewsSheet of lettering being applied onto a Safety Corridor sign. The letters are first laid out on a piece of wax paper to align them properly, then using small rollers, are applied to the sign itself.May 18, 2012
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Sign Being Fabricated2 viewsSign in the process of fabrication. The sheet of metal is slid into the machine, where a roller applies the 3M sheeting onto it, in this case yellow as can be seen spooled above.May 18, 2012