Ectching resist wax
Ectching resist wax
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Dear All,
I would like to make some pattern on a metal surface. The pattern is quite deep which needs suitable etching resist to sustain the pattern etching process. The resist can be removed by grinding or any other mechanical methods. Would anyone provide me the contact info. of the supplier or retailer of the etching resist?
Thanks.
I would like to make some pattern on a metal surface. The pattern is quite deep which needs suitable etching resist to sustain the pattern etching process. The resist can be removed by grinding or any other mechanical methods. Would anyone provide me the contact info. of the supplier or retailer of the etching resist?
Thanks.





RE: Ectching resist wax
You can find the following suppliers at http://www.finishing.com/Products/index.html
Engineered Products and Services Inc. [Menomenee Falls, WI]
Shercon, Inc [Santa Fe Springs, CA]
Special Masking [Eastlake, OH]
Tolber Division of Pyramid Plastics, Inc. [Hope, AR]
Viadon LLC [Monee, Illinois]
Don’t forget to allow for undercutting (metal eaten away beneath the maskant).
Good luck,
Ken
RE: Ectching resist wax
Thanks! kenvlach!
I think the tape is easier to use. However, my boss insists on the wax. I've got the masking wax from my friend. He doesn't know what it is. The wax is very sticky. Its melting point is around 60 degC.
Would you please tell me which companies sell the masking wax?
Thanks.
RE: Ectching resist wax
http://www.tolber.com/
They have a wide variety of plastisols, lacquers, waxes, etc. Lacquers are usally more durable than waxes during handling. Peelable types are usually more convenient than those removed by melting (for some, dip in boiling water) and especially those that need a solvent (although there are now some that are OSHA- and EPA-friendly).
I won't speculate on your wax, but nearly all are pretty acid resistant (even candle wax & paraffin) and differ mostly in melting point and ease of applying & maintaining sharp lines. Often, tape over areas to be etched, immerse in wax, then remove tape & trim edges. For sharp lines, scribe right through the wax.
RE: Ectching resist wax
Flores