Chemical etching (also sometimes referred to by its English name, etching) is a process that consists of removing one or more layers of material using an acid-based solution.
Part of the material is protected from the etching process by a resistant protective layer. The material is etched around this protective layer, which defines the shape of the image or information to be engraved.
Color Filling Options
We offer the option to add color to your plates after etching:
Without paint fill
With paint fill
Chemical Etching Specifications at Idenco
Engraving Depth:
We can etch up to 0.004″ deep
Maximum Size:
Our equipment allows etching up to 20″ × 32″
Minimum Text Height:
To ensure readability, text cannot be smaller than 0.03″ in height
Materials
- Stainless Steel
- Anodized Aluminum
- Brass
Available Material Thicknesses
Stainless Steel:
• 0,025’’ • 0,032’’ • 0,037’’ • 0,0625’’ • 0,125’’ • 0,1875’’ • 0,250’’
Anodized Aluminum:
• 0,003’’ • 0,005’’ • 0,008’’ • 0,012’’ • 0,020’’ • 0,032’’ • 0,040’’ • 0,0625’’ • 0,080’’ • 0,090’’ • 0,125’’ • 0,1875’’ • 0,250’’
Brass:
• 0,032’’ • 0,062’’
