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Chemical Etching In Accrington

C & R Walne, based in Accrington, specialises in various forms of chemical etching. We service both domestic, commercial and industrial clients.

Your Chemical Etching Experts

At C & R Walne Engravers Limited, we specialise in Chemical Etching. Our friendly team of experts will happily explain our services and process. Furthermore, we can offer you the best possible solution within your budget or needs.

Chemical etching is a form of engraving that uses a high-pressure, high-temperature chemical spray to form a permanent pattern, shape or image on a material such as metal.

A mask is used to protect elements of the metal whilst the high pressure, the high-temperate chemical spray will amplify the corrosive reaction on the metal. The contact between dissolved unprotected areas when compared to the protected area covered by the mask gives a detailed impression of an image etched onto metal.

This can be used for a range of materials such as stainless steel, brass, mild steel, copper, nickel, aluminium, elgiloy, molybdenum & titanium. It’s used as a cost-effective way to produce the desired image, text or design onto a metal material.

If you are looking for a reputable chemical etching, give us a call today at 01254 231 384. Alternatively, why not email us or fill out our contact form one of our friendly team will be in touch soon.

For more information on the process of chemical etching, whether this would be suitable for your project or details on our pricing speak to one of our friendly team.

Call Us On 01254 231384

Process of Chemical Etching

Sheet metal preparation - chemical etching

Preparation

We select the suitable metal based on your request and cut this to size for your project. The metal sheet is then chemically cleaned. We then apply a dry film photosensitive resist and apply this to both sides of the metal.
Chemical Etching

Printing

We transfer your design from the film onto the sheet metal material using UV LED exposure. The process of developing involves leaving exposed areas of the metal. Whilst the etching involves spraying both sides of the material so the exposed metal is dissolved.
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Finishing

We'll then strip away the photo-resist to leave the metal parts exposed. After that, an inspection of the final product is conducted to ensure the standard meets the requirement.
Sheet metal preparation - chemical etching

Preparation

We select the suitable metal based on your request and cut this to size for your project. The metal sheet is then chemically cleaned. We then apply a dry film photosensitive resist and apply this to both sides of the metal.
Chemical Etching

Printing

We transfer your design from the film onto the sheet metal material using UV LED exposure. The process of developing involves leaving exposed areas of the metal. Whilst the etching involves spraying both sides of the material so the exposed metal is dissolved.
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Finishing

We'll then strip away the photo-resist to leave the metal parts exposed. After that, an inspection of the final product is conducted to ensure the standard meets the requirement.

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Dependable Engravers you can trust in Accrington.
About

C & R Walne Engravers Ltd can engrave on hundreds of materials to meet your business needs such as Brass, Steel, Wood, Slate, Plastic, Copper, and Titanium. We have multiple options to suit any requirement using many techniques such as lasers.

Experience

No job is too big or small. We have a hands-on team ready to complete your order in a timely and efficient manner. Our customers range from NHS to Lancashire County Council for signs and uniforms.

WHY CHOOSE US?

100 Years of Success

Our long-standing family-run business includes the best-experienced engravers.

State-of-the-Art Technology

We only use the best when it comes to engraving products for our customers.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We design, engrave and offer quick delivery, to fully cater to our customers' needs.

Do you need an item chemically etched in Lancashire?

With over 85 years of engraving experience in supplying the engineering, toolmaking, and manufacturing industries, C & R Walne Engravers Ltd can offer bespoke and expert services that you can trust.

We’re competent in working in the aerospace, defence, space automotive, communication, electronic & precision engineering industry. For more information speak to our team on 01254 231384.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There are lots of applications for Chemical Etching in a range of industries & products. For example:

Nameplates, Labels & Signs

  • Industrial Levels & Nameplates
  • Memorial Plates & Plaques
  • Trophies & Awards
  • Property Signage
  • Lift Doors

Electronics

  • Shims, Washers, Filters
  • Metal foil strain gauges
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Step Pencils
  • EMI/RFI shielding

Printing

  • Flexible cutting dies
  • Hot foil stamping dies
  • Embossing cylinders
  • Intaglio printmaking