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Photoengraving Copper Plate with Mirror Surface
Mirror-surfaced copper plate for photoengraving and chemical etching in ferric chloride, in four stock thicknesses from 1.0 to 2.0 mm.
The range
Every Copper Plate for Etching SGZ Supplies
Photoengraving Copper Plate
The problem
What This Category Is For
Fine-line etching shows every surface defect. A mirror-polished, high purity copper face lets the resist sit flat and the etched shoulder stay square.
Who buys it
- Fine-line photoengraving houses
- Banner and calendar printers
- Embossing and coining die makers
- Security and currency-style engravers
Core advantages
Why Buyers Specify SGZ Here
Mirror-polished face
A smooth polished surface so photoresist adheres evenly.
Etches in FeCl3
Works in standard ferric chloride etchant, no special bath.
Four stock thicknesses
1.0 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm, to 2000 x 600 mm.
Industries That Use It
Industry
Commercial Printing and Publishing
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Answers
Copper Plate for Etching Questions
What thicknesses are available?
1.0 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm.
What etchant does it use?
Ferric chloride solution.
Is the plate coated with photoresist?
No. It is supplied mirror-surfaced and bare. Coat your own resist.
How large can a plate be?
Up to 2000 mm long and 600 mm wide.
Why choose copper over zinc?
For fine-line work. The mirror surface and high purity let the etched shoulder stay square at smaller line widths.
Guides for This Category
Specification Guide
Plate Size and Thickness Guide
Every SGZ plate size and thickness in one table: zinc, magnesium, brass, copper and magnesium tooling plate, with the maximum...
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What Is a Photoengraving Zinc Plate
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