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How to mask
Hello, I will work with a etch process and all the specs talk about mask the number of series of the piece, but don't say how? What can I use to do that?
Fer Baca
employee - Texas
January 22, 2009
Hi, Fer. You haven't given us any details of what metal you are etching, and with what chemicals. There are plugs and caps, tapes, waxes, and other technologies available. But if you explain your situation to a supplier of masking materials like Maskcoat LLC [a finishing.com supporting advertiser], I think they can help you select an appropriate masking technology for your situation. Good luck.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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January 28, 2009
Thanks for you advice.
The metal is Inconel and the etch solution will be HF and HNO3. I was reading about wetting agents to improve the etch and the rinse process, this agent really works?
Fer Baca
- Texas
February 9, 2009
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