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Vacuum Forming
Method of forming sign faces in which a plastic sheet is clamped in a stationary
frame, heated and forced down by a vacuum onto a mold.
Vacuum Pump
A device used by a neon shop to draw a vacuum on the inside of a neon lamp.
Value engineering
Assessing a sign that is based on the cost of its materials, design, installation
and maintenance, with the goal of getting the best value for the money.
Variance
Special administrative procedure by which one may obtain an exception to zoning
rules such as height, setback and type of use. (See the “Legal Considerations” section.)
Variable Message Sign
A sign on which the canopy can be changed, either manually through the use
of attachable letters (usually plastic) or electronically using incandescent
bulbs or light emitting diodes.
Variable Plank Sign
A variable sign that consists of a frame within which pre-printed sign planks
can be assembled.
Variable Sign
Sign where the message may be changed readily.
Video Matrix Sign
A matrix sign in which the individual dots are formed from cathode ray tubes.
Video Sign
A variable sign displayed on a television screen.
Vinyl
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) film that, in sign-making, is backed with an adhesive
that will create a strong bond to a surface when pressure is applied.
Visible
Capable of being seen by the human eye. A sign may be visible without being
readable or legible.
Visibility
The quality of a letter, number, graphic, or symbol, which enables the observer
to distinguish it from its surrounds or background.
Vitreous enamel
A hard, brittle glass coating applied to steel by firing at high temperature
in an oven. Some limitations to panel size and complexity of shape due to
distortion at temperature but is very hard wearing.
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