We produce etched stainless steel sheet and other metal sheets with precise and long-lasting etched patterns. The exposed areas are etched by acid to remove a thin layer of metal, resulting in a dull and matte surface. The concealed areas are protected by film and retain their original condition. Non-etch areas can be finished with specified colors before or after the etching process.
| Technical Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Type | Etched stainless steel sheets |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm - 3.0 mm |
| Size | 1000*2000mm, 1219*2438mm, 1219*3048mm, customized Max.width 1500mm |
| SS Grade | 304, 316, 201, 430 etc. |
| Finish | Etched |
| Available Finishes | No.4, Hairline, Mirror, Etching, PVD Color, Embossed, Vibration, Sandblast, Combination, lamination etc. |
| Packing | PVC+ waterproof paper + strong sea-worthy wooden package |
| Chemical Composition & Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | STS304 | STS 316 | STS430 | STS201 |
| Elong(10%) | Above 40 | 30MIN | Above 22 | 50-60 |
| Hardness | ≤200HV | ≤200HV | Below 200 | HRB100, HV 230 |
| Cr(%) | 18-20 | 16-18 | 16-18 | 16-18 |
| Ni(%) | 8-10 | 10-14 | ≤0.60% | 0.5-1.5 |
| C(%) | ≤0.08 | ≤0.07 | ≤0.12% | ≤0.15 |
The principle of stainless steel etching involves using the strong oxidation of ferric chloride to corrode the surface of stainless steel. Trivalent iron elements become stable bivalent iron elements. The production process involves coating the surface with an anti-corrosion layer to protect specific parts, then spraying with ferric chloride to form the pattern before washing off the protection.
Stainless steel etching is a high-precision processing method used for high-end metal crafts, signs, and decorations. It is widely used in industrial, commercial, and cultural fields such as: