[TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps

[Cheryl Fogle-Hatch]

Hi Matt. The maps are for display. They likely will be mounted on the
front of display cases. If I suggest laser cutting, what material
would you suggest?

On 1/25/24, Noel Runyan via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Cheryl,
> There is an inexpensive method for producing braille and tactile graphics
> materials that feel good and are more durable than standard paper braille
> materials.  The object is to make the embossed areas solid, rather than
> hollow paper or plastic that can be squashed.  Some transcription services
> start by embossing on standard braille paper, to obtain the good feel of
> paper dots and lines.  Then they flip the paper over and fill in the holes
> and lines with various plastic coating liquid.  When dry, the plastic fills
> in the holes, making them solid and very durable.  That way, the reading
> side of the tactile embossing feels like normal braille and tactile
> graphics, without any of the moist finger stiction problems typically
> encountered with thermoform, Swell paper, or other plastic or metal reading
> surfaces.
> Speaking of metal, there have been some tactile map production services that
> make their maps out of metal sheets.  These are expensive, but are sometimes
> used in national parks and other places where they may be exposed to rain
> and other outdoor stress.
> Cordially,
> If you haven't done so already, I'd encourage you to speak with Brian, at
> National Braille Press, Boston, as they have several methods for producing
> tactile maps.
> Noel
> -
> Noel H. Runyan
> Email: Noel at PersonalDataSystems.com<mailto:Noel at PersonalDataSystems.com>
>
> On 1/25/2024 7:32 AM, Matthew Gesualdi via TAGS wrote:
>> Hi Cheryl, > > If these maps will be handed to people, then a light
>> thermoformed > styrene plastic would work well. All the work is up front
>> making the > tool, and then thermoforming more as you need them works
>> well. > > If these are to be fixed to a display, then I'd recommend two >
>> choices. 3D printing works well if the end product is covered with a >
>> solvent that smooths the fiber layers so the map is cleanable. You > can
>> also add different textures with the same methid. The second is > laser
>> cutting. It makes for a hard, durable material but may require > more
>> labor than any other method. > > Give me a shout if you want to talk more.
>> > > Hope you are well. Matt Gesualdi > > Matt Gesualdi
>> www.Tact-Ed.org<http://www.Tact-Ed.org> (stay tuned for a new name and >
>> mission) > > On Jan 24, 2024 9:41 AM, Cheryl Fogle-Hatch via TAGS >
>> <tags at nfbnet.org><mailto:tags at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > Hi everyone. > > I am
>> working with a mid-sized historical museum to create tactile > maps for
>> display in their gallery. We are seeking more durable > materials than
>> swell form or other paper products. They have a > fabrication department,
>> and I'm considering recommending wood cut, or > laser cut, or vinyl or 3D
>> printing (plastic). > > I'm curious if you have encountered tactile maps
>> made of durable > material, and if so what you noticed, liked, or
>> disliked. > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheryl > > > - Cheryl Fogle-Hatch,
>> Ph.D. Archaeologist and Museum Professional > (443) 939-8217
>> c.k.fogle at gmail.com<mailto:c.k.fogle at gmail.com> https://museumsenses.org >
>> https://www.linkedin.com/pub/cheryl-fogle-hatch > >
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Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D.
Archaeologist and Museum Professional
(443) 939-8217
c.k.fogle at gmail.com
https://museumsenses.org
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