Sheet Metal Etching

Curio 5 in x 7 in metal etching sheets.

Sheet metal etching.

Follow these steps to see how it s done. Ferric chloride is safe to use and recyclable. Los angeles ca 90058 1713. If etching a metal plate file off any sharp edges.

An ode to craftsmanship from guise creative on vimeo. Metal etching is an awesome technique that carefully removes the top layers of metal to create a visible shape. Eliminates paint peeling and other adhesion problems. Prepare the metal surface to accept the resist by lightly sanding with fine sandpaper steel wool an abrasive plastic sponge or a wire brush.

Metal etching services are used for a wide variety of decorative and industrial applications. Black gold and pink metal etching sheets. Knives metal ornaments and tools are just a few objects you could etch using this technique. Finally the parts begin the chemical etching process.

Hydrochloric acid hcl known as muriatic acid nitric acid hno3 and sulfuric acid h2so4 can etch metal easily. Unlike the solution in the developer the chemical compound ferric chloride sprays from the top and bottom of the machine to dissolve the unwanted metal. You can make some awesome artwork jewelry or decor items. There are also other chemicals that form acid in water such as copper sulfate cuso4 and ferric chloride fecl3.

Our metal printing plates are proudly manufactured in the usa. With the silhouette curio you have the ability to etch custom designs on metal. Alcohol or a chlorine based cleanser can be used to remove any oils. Once again the metal sheets move through a conveyor this time in an etcher.

Do not mix this product with any other chemicals. Removes rust oil grease and dirt. A g engraving 3846 south santa fe av. These anodized metal sheets are perfect for etching because the colored surface contrasts with the silvery aluminum underneath.

This opens up so many possibilities for you. You can use several types of acid to etch on a metal surface. 1 sheet each of 5 in. New 6 from 8 30 free shipping on orders over 25 00.