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Brass etching

2005

What is the standard time & mixture used when etching?

We currently use 1 FeCl :3 H2O @ 3-4 hours. is this a recommendable one? how could I reduce my time with same quality? what are the important point during etching?

Thanks a lots to those who can help & give me ideas..

Caryl Misiona
Cebu Etching - Philippines

HI,

I ASSUME THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ETCH BRASS, THE STANDARD PRACTIVE FOR ETCHING IS 10 TO 15 PERCENT OF sulfurIC ACID SOLUTION AND THE DWELL TIME IS 10 SECONDS.

TRY THIS AND SEE THE RESULTS , BEST OF LUCK

VIDU GOYAL
- INDIA
2005

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Hi Caryl.

I am from Legazpi City. May I ask, what do you use as a resist in your brass etching? I hope you could help me. thanx

Charles Xavier
- Legazpi City, Philippines
2005

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Hi! Please help me... I'm new in brass etching, I would like to know what is the standard ratio or correct mixture of chemicals (Photosynthesizer) in brass etching? that may result to shorter and quick time in etching and has a good quality too.

Your quick answer is very much needed. Thank you so much.

Best regards,
Gail

GAIL ABARQUEZ CRUSE
- Talisay City, Cebu Philippines
2006

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Hi my name is Ashutosh I am currently into manufacturing of trophies in which I have to have a brass plate which has to be etchied I need to learn the entire process which is cost effective and quality oriented.I need to know the exact propotions of the chemicals used.
Thank you

Ashutosh Punekar
trophy manufactuere - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2007

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