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Etching Time for Aluminum Extrusions?

September 16, 2008

Please give me the answer for the below question --

What is the etching time for matte finish in Aluminium extrusion industry?

regards,

Mohammed Mohaideen
product designer - Dubai , UAE

September 22, 2008

Hi, Mohammed. It will vary depending on the strength of the etch, the alloy being etched, and the degree of matte finish. But to give you an order of magnitude, an etch is generally something like 1 to 2 minutes.

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Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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