Engraving Material

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Engraving Materials Manufacturer in Singapore
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Signvec manufactures engraving materials that you
can get in a wide variety of color, thickness and
finishing options which you may find to
experiment with the color of the engraving when
using engraving equipments. There are a number of
approaches you can take and the three most
popular colouring methods for using engraving
equipments are oxidizing, paint stick and paint
filling.
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Oxidizing uses a mild acid to blacken the
engraving performed on brass or aluminum. Since
the oxidizing is not selected on where it works
on the engraving equipment, it can be used only
on metals that already have some kind of coating
which is already removed through the engraving
process.
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Brass has a lacquer coating or a similar finish
and the aluminum is usually coated with lacquer
or it can be anodized. Remove those finishes with
engraving equipment which has diamond graver,
burnishing or rotary cutter by which you can
blacken the exposed areas with the oxidation
solution without affecting the other areas of the
plate.
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Oxidizing substance is best applied with the
cotton swabs as opposed to a dauber and always
remember to keep the engraver free from oil or
fingerprints. Apply oxidizer soon after the
engraving process is completed, so the full
effect of the oxidizer can be applied in the
process.
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Paint Stick - Applying a color to the work of
engraving equipment can be done only on rotary
engraved plates which have sufficient depth. This
is usually done using paint through a paint stick
that looks like a large crayon and they come in a
variety of colors and are easy to use.
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You just start by shaving the end of the paint
stick to remove the skin on it, then rub the
stick across the engraving as if using the crayon
until all the letters are filled, wipe off the
excess paint with a paper towel as well. Both
alcohol and paint thinner work well in removing
any excess film that does not wipe away easily,
but you will find it much easier to let the paint
dry overnight and later wash it with warm water.
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Paint sticks are convenient and durable, but they
don't have smooth gloss that you'll get from
actual paint. Paint filling offers the best
options for colouring the work of engraving
equipment when it comes to materials, colors and
applications. Metals and rigid plastics generally
work best with fast-drying, oil based enamel with
mineral spirits for cleaning.
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Soft plastics and other materials may be damaged
by caustic solvents, but latex or acrylic paints
work best with alcohol or water used for cleanup.
Aside from the paint, you will also need a brush,
an old phone book or newspaper and stiff pieces
of tough paper closer to the size and weight of
your average business card.
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Always make sure that the engraving is smooth,
burr free and have enough depth in holding the
paint. When using engraving equipments, you'll
require colouring options. The right method
depends on the material and depth of the paint.
Colouring gives the engraver more to work during
the creation of an attractive sign with eye
catching lettering and it is always best to have
options.
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Techpark, Singapore - 408564 Tel (65) 6749
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