Trend Product Marking Systems Australia

The Etching Technique

Metal etching works by passing a controlled low-voltage electric current through a pre-printed stencil. The current is transferred through the gaps in the stencil using a harmless electrolyte fluid and etches away a thin layer of the surface material leaving a dark contrasting finish on the metal.

 

The mark is usually generated within 2-3 seconds - depending on the material and the size or composition of the mark.

 

Various Stencil options available

Various types of metal marking stencils are available to suit any type of information you wish to etch onto your parts.

• PLAIN TEXT MESSAGES
• HIGH RESOLUTION LOGOS
  
• SERIAL NUMBERING STENCILS
• DISPOSABLE FIBRE STENCILS
• PRE-PRINTED PART NUMBERS
• CUSTOMISED COMBINATION STENCILS

Different etching models available

Different models are available depending on individual metal marking requirements. Etchers are made in Germany to the highest standards of quality by the world leaders in metal marking

 

Manual etching systems use a control unit and a hand-held marking head.
Manual metal marking

 

Semi-automatic systems pneumatically print the part, with the electrolytic solution automatically dosed.
Semi-Automatic metal etching

 

 

 

Various Electrolyte Solutions

A very wide variety of conductive materials can be etched, including both ferrous and non-ferrous metals ranging from stainless steel to mild steel, aluminium (non-anodised), carbides and chrome plating.

We can recommend various electrolyte solutions specifically to mark your metal (although some are very good "general purpose" electrolytes). Most electrolytes are non-corrosive and dont require the hassle of after etching treatment.

 

 

 

 

Making metal etching easier with our accessories

Your metal etching application can be made easier with the right selection of etching accessories - such as marking heads, numbering heads, bench markers, roller-markers, print "erasing" blocks, product jiggings, stencil printers and many more.....

 

With the right combination of etcher, etching stencils, electrolytes and accessories, your permanent metal marking will seem more like play than work!