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Etching Additive Oil for Zinc and Magnesium Plate
Powderless etching additives for zinc and for magnesium, supplied in 20 kg drums, including Fuji Velv-Etch, Fuji Hunt X-Flex, MEL Rev-Flex and the SGZ house zinc additive.
The range
Every Etching Additive Oil SGZ Supplies
Zinc Etching Additive
Etching Additive Oil
Velv-Etch Zinc Etching Additive Oil
Fuji Velv-Etch model E002 zinc etching additive, 20 kg per drum.
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Etching Additive Oil
SGZ Zinc Etching Additive Oil
SGZ house zinc etching additive oil, a solvent for zinc plate etching, 20 kg plastic drum.
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The problem
What This Category Is For
The additive, not the plate, decides whether the etched shoulder comes out clean or undercut. Buying the additive from the same supplier as the plate removes the guesswork about which one the plate was designed around.
Who buys it
- Photoengraving and etching houses
- Die and embossing plate makers
- Distributors supplying etching consumables
Core advantages
Why Buyers Specify SGZ Here
Matched to the plate
The zinc additives are the ones SGZ zinc plate is intended to run with, and the magnesium additives the ones its magnesium plate runs with.
Four grades
Velv-Etch E002 and SGZ house additive for zinc, Rev-Flex E003 and X-Flex E004 for magnesium.
Drum supply
20 kg per drum, with 5 gallon drums on the magnesium grades.
Industries That Use It
Industry
Awards Medals and Trophies
Award work is the part of the SGZ programme where the etched part itself is the product. Medals, championship belt plates and...
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Industry
Commercial Printing and Publishing
Banner and wall-calendar work is where SGZ plate started. Zinc, magnesium and copper photoengraving plate, the developer that...
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Sample work
Etched Wrestling Championship Belt Plate
A championship belt plate is much larger and deeper than a medal, with a wide field of detail that has to etch evenly from the...
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Sample work
Etched Metal Name Cards and VIP Cards
A metal card carries fine text at small size. The etch has to clear the background evenly without undercutting the characters,...
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Sample work
Etched Stainless Steel Embossing Plates
An embossing plate is a tool, not a finished part. The pattern has to repeat without a visible seam, and stainless steel is...
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Etching Additive Oil Questions
Which metal is Velv-Etch for?
Zinc plate.
What is the pack size?
20 kg per drum.
What is the model number?
E002.
Can I use it on magnesium plate?
No. Use a magnesium grade: Rev-Flex (E003) or X-Flex (E004).
Does SGZ supply an alternative for zinc?
Yes, the SGZ zinc etching additive oil, also in 20 kg drums.
Is this the same as Velv-Etch?
It is the SGZ house-brand equivalent. SGZ describes it as a good solvent for zinc plate etching, similar to Velv-Etch.
Guides for This Category
Buying Guide
How to Choose an Etching Additive Oil
Four etching additive grades from SGZ: Velv-Etch E002 and the SGZ house oil for zinc, X-Flex E004 and Rev-Flex E003 for...
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Process Guide
Powderless Etching Explained
How a powderless etching machine works: bath capacity from 20 to 200 litres, rotation to 450 r/min, temperature 15-30 C, time to...
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What Is a Photoengraving Zinc Plate
A photoengraving zinc plate is rolled zinc carrying a light-sensitive coating, exposed and developed so acid cuts relief into the...
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Material Guide
Why Shops Move From Zinc to Magnesium Plate
Magnesium plate is lighter and etches faster than zinc, goes to 10 mm coated and 2000x1500 mm uncoated, and needs a...
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