"Douglas Adams" wrote in message
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Keep in mind you will be damaging the product finish (i.e. paint on steel
cases). Embossing is usually done before the finishing process.

Douglas, an awful lot of post-finishing forming is done these days through
the use of protective papers and elastomeric covers on the forming
equipment. Most pre-finished material is merely brake formed, but there are
a number of items I've seen that were (lightly) embossed into pre-finished
coil stock.

There are a number of application specific surfacing materials with enough
elasticity to withstand the operations.

LLoyd