(Electrolytic Marking, Electrolytic Etching)
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Acid etching is an electro-chemical process whereby the image on a stencil is transferred to a product by the reaction between electrolyte solution and electricity to create a permanent mark.
This process works on almost any electro-conductive material and is commonly used to mark stainless steel, steel, aluminium and carbide.Typical application areas are cutlery, tools, medical instruments, fittings, ball bearings, etc.Other