PRODUCTION PROCESS

FROM IDEA
TO METAL.
MADE PERFECT.

A transparent custom manufacturing process for enamel pins, challenge coins, medals, keychains, packaging, and metal products.

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Custom Metal Product Manufacturing Process & Timeline

PixelToPin provides a clear and reliable production process for custom enamel pins, challenge coins, custom medals, metal keychains, custom packaging, and promotional metal products. From the first artwork review to mold production, coloring, plating, polishing, quality inspection, and worldwide shipping, every step is carefully managed to ensure your custom products are made with precision.

Most custom projects start with your logo, sketch, artwork, or reference image. Our team helps confirm the best product type, size, material, plating, enamel colors, attachments, packaging, and quantity before production begins. This helps avoid mistakes, improves quality, and gives you a smooth experience from idea to finished product.

OUR 4 STEP PROCESS
01 SEND YOUR DESIGN
Send your custom product design for enamel pins coins medals and keychains

Send us your sketch, logo, artwork, or rough idea. Our design team reviews your file, confirms the product type, and prepares production-ready artwork for custom pins, coins, medals, keychains, or packaging.

Artwork
Logo
Idea
02 MOLD CREATION
Custom metal mold creation for pins coins medals and keychains

After artwork approval, we create a precision metal mold using engraving technology. This mold forms the shape, raised details, recessed areas, and structure of your custom metal product.

Precision
Mold
Metal
03 COLORING & PLATING
Custom enamel coloring and plating process

Choose from hard enamel, soft enamel, glitter, glow in the dark, epoxy, screen printing, gold plating, silver plating, black nickel, antique finish, and other custom effects.

04 POLISH & SHIPPING
Custom product polishing quality check packing and worldwide shipping

Every order is polished, checked, packed, and shipped worldwide. We inspect plating, colors, surface finish, attachments, packaging, and overall quality before delivery.

Polish
QC
Shipping

WHAT WE CAN CUSTOMIZE

✓ Product shape and size ✓ Hard enamel or soft enamel ✓ Gold, silver, black nickel plating ✓ Glitter, glow, epoxy, or printing ✓ Backing cards and packaging ✓ Keychains, medals, coins, and pins

WHY OUR PROCESS WORKS

✓ Free artwork support ✓ Clear quote before production ✓ Factory-direct manufacturing ✓ Strict quality inspection ✓ Fast production timeline ✓ Worldwide shipping available
PRODUCTION TIMELINE

ARTWORK APPROVAL

1–2 DAYS

MOLD PRODUCTION

2–3 DAYS

CASTING

2–3 DAYS

COLORING & PLATING

4–6 DAYS

QUALITY CHECK

1–2 DAYS

SHIPPING

3–7 DAYS

*Timeline may vary depending on product type, order quantity, artwork complexity, plating, packaging, and shipping destination.
WHAT YOU CAN CREATE
Custom enamel pins manufacturing

CUSTOM PINS

Custom challenge coins manufacturing

CHALLENGE COINS

Custom medals manufacturing

CUSTOM MEDALS

Custom metal keychains manufacturing

KEYCHAINS

Custom packaging manufacturing

CUSTOM PACKAGING

Custom metal item manufacturing

CUSTOM ITEMS

PRODUCTION FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ usually starts at 50 pieces per design, depending on the product type, size, plating, and special effects.

How long does custom production take?

Most custom products take around 7–15 business days after artwork approval. Large or complex orders may require more time.

Can you help with artwork or design?

Yes. Our design team can help turn your sketch, logo, or rough idea into production-ready artwork before manufacturing.

What packaging options do you offer?

We offer poly bags, velvet pouches, backing cards, gift boxes, display boxes, and custom retail packaging.

What is the difference between hard and soft enamel?

Hard enamel has a smooth polished surface, while soft enamel has recessed enamel areas and raised metal lines for a textured finish.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We ship worldwide using reliable international carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, and other logistics partners.

READY TO TURN YOUR
IDEA INTO METAL?

Get a free quote today and let’s create high-quality custom metal products together.

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PREMIUM QUALITY

Crafted with precision

FACTORY DIRECT

Better quality, better prices

FAST PRODUCTION

Quick turnaround time

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Reliable & secure delivery