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Etch and Fill Process

Etching is a chemical process using chemicals to cut into the surface of metal creating graphics or a design.  The etch and fill process starts with a screen printed chemical resist on the front of the metal.  Everything covered by the resist will be protected from the chemicals during the etching process.  The fill process involves depositing an opaque color into the etched areas of the metal.  The etch and fill process is available on aluminum, brass and stainless steel.

Rating and serial tags use the etch and fill process because of its timeless nature.  Etched graphics stand up to the test of time, chemical abuse and weather leaving the etched copy legible.  The etch and fill process is also a durable option for nameplates.

Etched and Filled Aluminum Nameplates

The Concept Seating nameplate features etched text and background on brushed aluminum.  The etched areas are filled black. 

Etched and Filled Stainless Steel Nameplates

Skilcraft Security Equipment uses the etch and fill process in the background of the nameplate.  The graphics are brushed stainless steel.

Etched and Filled Brass Nameplates

The Jasper Cabinet graphics are etched and filled black on brass.

What applications do you see as a good fit for etch and fill nameplates or tags?