Engravers

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Engraving Materials Manufacturer and Supplier
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Signvec manufactures a wide range of engraving
materials which you can experience the color of
engraving when using engraving equipments. There
are several methods you can take and the three
most popular methods of coloring for using
engraving equipments are oxidizing, paint stick
and paint filling.
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Generally oxidizing process uses a mild acid to
blacken the brass or aluminum surface where the
engraving is performed. 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
remembers 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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Applying color to the work of engraving equipment
using a paint stick can be done only on rotary
engraved plates which have a sufficient depth
level. 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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To remove the skin of the paint stick just shave
the end of the stick, then rub the stick across
the engraving surface as if using the crayon
until all the letters are filled and then wipe
off the excess paint with a paper towel as well.
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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. Paint sticks are convenient and
durable, but they don't have smooth gloss that
you'll get from actual paint.
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Paint filling offers the best options for
coloring 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. 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.
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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. Each time you need to
make sure that the engraving is smooth and have
enough depth in holding the paint on its surface.
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When using engraving equipments, you'll require
coloring options. The right method depends on the
material and depth of the paint. Coloring 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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