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Neat Technique: Electro-Etching metal with vinyl c...
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Originally posted by Garret H 07-02-2019

This looks like an awesome technique to try out.

Basically you use a decal made on the vinyl cutter, then drop the piece of metal in some salty water, throw some power to it and bam - you get whatever pattern you want etched onto the metal.

This can be plaques and signs, rings, trophies - pretty much anything metal.

Some examples:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/electro-etching/131298/page1/

https://lixbmx.com/electrochemical-etching

http://www.universalmarking.com/electro-chemical-etching-grit-blasting-metal-parts-services-los-angeles-california.php

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Electro-Etch-a-Solid-Metal-Plaque/
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