etched stainless steel sheet

introduction

In today’s industrial manufacturing and art design field, stainless steel has become an indispensable material with its unique charm and performance. Etching technology, as a process that can give stainless steel a new look, is for us to open the door to unlimited possibilities. In this article, we will explore the process, application and unique value of etched stainless steel, and jointly feel the combination of this technology and material blossomed out of the charm.

manufacturing process of etched stainless steel sheet

The stainless steel etching plate undergoes a chemical process to introduce various patterns onto the surface of stainless steel. Utilizing substrates like 8K mirror plates, brushed plates, and sandblasted plates, the stainless steel undergoes etching treatment. Following this, the surface is subjected to further processing, allowing for the incorporation of local textures, brushing, gold embedding, titanium embedding, and other intricate techniques. This process achieves a visually striking effect with patterns displaying varying shades and vibrant colors.

Principle of etched stainless steel sheets

Using the strong oxidising property of ferric chloride, the surface of stainless steel is corroded, and the trivalent iron element becomes relatively stable. Specific production process is: first in the stainless steel surface coated with anti-corrosion layer, the need to protect the part of the protection, will be put into the spraying of ferric chloride on the assembly line, corrosion is completed on the anti-corrosion layer will be washed off, the formation of patterns.

process of etched stainless steel sheets

1, Etching pre-treatment, it is to ensure that the screen printing ink and metal surface with good adhesion of the key processes, so it is necessary to completely remove the metal etching surface oil and oxide film.

2, In addition to the oil should be based on the oil contamination of the workpiece to set out the programme, screen printing before the electrolytic degreasing, to ensure that the effect of oil removal.

3, Oxide film should also be based on the type of metal and film thickness of the situation of the choice of good etching solution, to ensure that the surface is clean.

4, Dry before screen printing, if there is moisture, will also affect the adhesion of the ink, and affect the effect of subsequent pattern etching or even go out of shape, affecting the decorative effect.

5, Screen printing should be made according to the needs of printing standard graphic screen printing screen plate. Graphic decorative process, screen printing mainly play a protective role, coated with photopolymer to be more frequent, in order to make a thicker screen template, which makes the cover performance is good, etched out of the pattern of high clarity.

6, Screen version of the film in the role of light, photochemical reactions, making the light part of the crosslinking into insoluble film, and not the light part of the water dissolved and exposed screen space, thus coated with the film screen version of the photolithography in line with the pattern of the black and white positive sunscreen pattern of the leakage of the pattern.

features of etched stainless steel sheet

There are many other reasons for choosing stainless steel for stereotypes, and the main advantages are listed below.

One of the main advantages is design flexibility, since stainless steel, as an alloy metal, can be easily processed to a wide range of sizes and dimensions, depending on the ratio of its components. The design flexibility in etched stainless steel sheet is very high, making them an excellent choice worldwide.
Secondly, there is strength and durability. The inherent strength of stainless steel sheets is so high that the resulting stainless steel etched sheets have excellent strength and durability. Properties. A well-processed stainless steel etching sheet is effective in preventing damage and can withstand a high degree of natural and man-made stress. Stainless steel etchings are not prone to cracking and dents. Cracking and dents do not occur easily, so it can be said that stainless steel etching is very durable.
Stainless steel etching plates are effectively protected from corrosion in most environments by zinc plating or other special coatings. And because of its excellent corrosion resistance, stainless steel etch plate is also a very durable material. Because of its excellent corrosion resistance, stainless steel etched sheet is also ideal for use in high-salt or high-chemical environments.
Stainless steel etch plate is also very easy to install and maintain. Because stainless steel is such a strong material, there is no need for additional trouble when installing etched stainless steel sheet. There is no extra trouble in installing etched stainless steel sheet. And on-site repair and maintenance of stainless steel etchings is basically inexpensive. Once properly installed and maintained, stainless steel etchings can often last for more than 30 years. last for more than 30 years.
Stainless steel etchings are also good for sanitation. This is because stainless steel etchings are very easy to clean and sterilize. Ideal for industries such as medical and food processing. The last advantage is that stainless steel etchings are ideal for use in medical and food processing industries.
The final advantage is that stainless steel etchings can be made in a variety of shapes, and in a variety of unconventional design patterns, such as odd-sized designs, curved doors, and so on. The aesthetically pleasing modeling of stainless steel etchings can be used in a variety of non-traditional design patterns, such as odd-sized designs, curved doors, etc., which can effectively enhance the aesthetic value of the surrounding environment.

application of etched stainless steel sheet

Due to the rich patterns and colours, strong three-dimensional sense of the surface, environmental protection, safety, and customers can customize different styles according to their own preferences and other factors, in recent years, stainless steel etching plate is more and more widely used in lift decoration, hotel decoration, public places, villa decoration, high-speed rail stations, underground stations, airports and other architectural decoration.

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differences between etched stainless steel sheet and embossed sheet

Stainless steel etched sheets and embossed sheets are different in the production process, appearance, and use effect.

Production process: The etched sheet is through the chemical corrosion method on the stainless steel plate to produce a dispersed pattern, which can be customized according to customer requirements pattern. The embossed sheet is made on the surface of the steel plate with a concave and convex pattern, which has a good finish and also has a better viewing degree.
Appearance: The pattern of the etched sheet can be processed according to the need of local brushing or other complex processes, with bright and dark, and brilliant colors. An embossed sheet is made on the surface of the steel plate with concave and convex patterns, with a good finish.
Usage effect: The etched sheet is mainly used in the decoration industry, such as lifts, hotel lobbies, etc., to show its luxury and color with its unique and exquisite patterns. Embossed sheet, on the other hand, are more realistic and beautiful in terms of decorative effect, wear-resistant and durable, with excellent quality.

conclusion

Thank you to all our readers for taking the time to explore the mysteries and fascination of etched stainless steel with us. Through this article, we have gained an in-depth understanding of the unique aspects of etched stainless steel sheet in terms of process, application and characteristics. We hope you have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of this technology and material.

Huaxiao Metal is committed to providing a wide range of high quality decorative stainless steel sheets, including etched and embossed sheets and other diversified products. We are confident that through co-operation with you, we will create more amazing works together. We look forward to working with you to create a bright future!