tardishead
Well-known member
I have an Anodising factory up the road from me - great family run business - very helpful.
Recently I saw some Moog modular panels which were done by anodise etching. The legend and graphics are really good and very durable.
does anyone know much about this process.
is it possible one can use photosensitive protect like in PCB making process? Spray photosensitize on the panel in question. Develop artwork in a UV lightbox. Use developer on the panel - all that is not to be anodised is protected. and then give to the anodize people to do their stuff. when the panels are done use photosensitise stripper to reveal the raw aluminium legend.
if this is possible it might be a cool way to make frontpanels. Obviously its better if you have a few pieces to do to bring the cost down but generally anodising is pretty cheap
Recently I saw some Moog modular panels which were done by anodise etching. The legend and graphics are really good and very durable.
does anyone know much about this process.
is it possible one can use photosensitive protect like in PCB making process? Spray photosensitize on the panel in question. Develop artwork in a UV lightbox. Use developer on the panel - all that is not to be anodised is protected. and then give to the anodize people to do their stuff. when the panels are done use photosensitise stripper to reveal the raw aluminium legend.
if this is possible it might be a cool way to make frontpanels. Obviously its better if you have a few pieces to do to bring the cost down but generally anodising is pretty cheap