How long does it take to make a custom neon sign?

The time required to make a custom LED neon sign depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the sign, the complexity of the design, the production process, the order volume, and the manufacturer’s production capacity. The following is a rough analysis of the time required to make a custom neon sign:

Design and layout stage
Determine the requirements: The customer communicates with the manufacturer to clarify the requirements for the size, font, color, brightness, animation effects, etc. of the sign.
Design plan: The manufacturer designs a preliminary plan for the sign based on customer needs, including font selection, layout and typesetting, etc.
Confirm the plan: After the customer confirms the design plan, the manufacturer makes the final typesetting and detail adjustments.
The time at this stage depends mainly on the clarity of the customer’s needs and the manufacturer’s design capabilities, and generally takes 1 to 3 days.

Production stage
Material procurement: According to the design plan, the manufacturer purchases the required LED lamp beads, circuit boards, shells and other materials.
Production and processing: Perform processes such as welding of LED lamp beads, assembly of circuit boards, and processing of shells.
Quality inspection: Perform quality inspection on the completed LED neon sign to ensure that the brightness, color, animation effects, etc. meet the design requirements.
The time of this stage mainly depends on the complexity of the production process and the size of the order. Generally speaking, it takes 1 to 3 days for the factory to produce a luminous character, and it may take 7 to 10 days to customize the luminous character signs in batches. For common LED luminous character signs (such as metal luminous characters, acrylic luminous characters, resin luminous characters, etc.), the production cycle is usually 3 to 7 days. If the customer requires a sign with a special shape or process, the production cycle may be extended accordingly.

Delivery and installation stage
Delivery: The manufacturer will package the completed LED neon sign and send it to the customer’s designated location. The delivery time depends on the transportation speed and distance of the logistics company. Generally, it can arrive in 3-5 days domestically, and the time limit for foreign delivery is 5-7 days for air transportation, 20-30 days for land transportation, and 45-60 days for sea transportation.
Installation: After the customer receives the sign, he can install it by himself or entrust the manufacturer to install it. The installation time depends on the size of the sign and the complexity of the installation environment. The manufacturer usually provides installation drawings and work instructions to assist customers in installation.
Suggestions for speeding up the production cycle
Communicate in advance: Customers can communicate with the manufacturer in advance to clarify their needs and design plans and reduce the modification time in the design stage.
Choose common materials and processes: If possible, customers can choose common materials and processes to reduce production difficulty and shorten production cycle.
Reasonably arrange order quantity: If customers need to customize signs in batches, they can communicate with the manufacturer about the order quantity in advance to ensure production progress.

In summary, the time required to customize LED neon signs is affected by many factors. In order to get a more accurate production cycle and obtain an accurate estimate suitable for your specific needs, it is crucial to consult LED neon manufacturers (such as Aglare led neon signs). We can evaluate the unique needs of your business and provide a tailored quote.