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"Want to electro etch stainless steel to smooth gray finish"

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2005

Dear Sir
We want to have a smooth grey non reflecting finish on Stainless Steel components.
Chemical Etching produces a deep rough grey finish. We request to help us in this regard .

Thanking you
with regards,
C.K.Raveendhran

Kansdaswmy Raveendhran
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

2005

Hi,
Yes you can do that in a regular electropolisch solution if you use a low current density.

Best Regards

Anders Sundman
4th Generation Surface Engineering
Consultant - Arvika,
Sweden

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