Metal Marking & Etching Systems

Electrolytic etchers are perfect for permanent marking of various conductive metals. Our etching systems use a unique electromarking technique, without corrosive acids

 

As well as high quality logos, metal etching is also capable of marking simple text messages, part numbers, dates, serial numbers and other required information, directly onto the product - whether the surface is round or flat. The marking process takes a matter of seconds!

 

 

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2-3 seconds marking

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.

 

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Many stencil options

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
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Variety of etchers

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

 

 

 

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Etching electrolytes

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.

 

 

 

 

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Easy electromarking accessories

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!

 

 



See also:
Manual metal etching systems | Semi-automatic metal marking | Surgical Instrument Etching

 

 

 

MagicPin budget dot-peen system

Trend Marking Systems has released a series of budget dot-peen marking systems known as MagicPin.

They are a lower-cost alternative to the standard Pinmark range as they are manufactured without expansion opportunities like loading/deloading mechanisms or 3rd-axis rotation marking.

As such - German-made quality is not lessened but price is lower!
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4700 Ink released

The new 4700 ink has been released for the EVOLUTION-1 inkjet systems, featuring a dry-time of 1-3 seconds on materials such as metal and plastic.

This ink lets this sub-2K printer handle applications traditionally reserved for expensive continuous inkjet printers (CIJ) while reducing consumable cost and maintenance.

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Printing Glass Bases

Trend's Hot QuickCoder was successful in providing a solution to print on the base of glass jars with a use-by date.

The application is manual - an operator loading the jars into a basic jig - with the HQC unit printing from underneath on the slightly domed base with a white colour.

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Egg carton printing

Trend have installed multiple Evolution inkjet printers to replace old labelling machines.

Evolution inkjets were chosen because of their low purchase cost (14 printing heads were required) and low operating cost (high-volume but low-cost products) as well as simplicity of installation and excellent reliability.

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Brass Metal Etching video

Date: 24 Apr 2007 / Views: 695

We have just added a new video to our demonstration videos. It demonstrates how easily the metal etching system makes a permanent mark into metal

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

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