Electrochemical Etching Stencils, Markers, Pads, and Fixtures

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Photosensitive Stencils

Photosensitive Etching Stencils

Monode's photosensitive stencils are a photographically-processed stencil medium manufactured in-house at our facility. The tough lacquer base of these stencils provides a stencil medium that will last for thousands of marks.

All varieties below are available in standard sizes of 2½ X 7", 3¼" x 7", 5 X 7" and 8 X 10". Custom sizes are available upon request at a premium price.

Dura-Fab Stencils – Type DF

The toughest of all electrochemical etching stencils, these are constructed on a synthetic woven fiber base. Because of the relatively heavy diameter of the woven fibers of these stencils they are recommended for stencil designs with features that are at least 3/32" deep.

Dura-Fab Fine Stencils – Type DFF

Same as the DF stencil but with a finer, closer synthetic fiber base weave. Ideal for fine lines or detailed art work.

Dura-Fab Deep Etch Stencils – Type DFDE

A deep etch version of the DF line. This is the most commonly-employed stencil for deep etch applications, and can be used for general applications as well.

Dura-Fab Fine Deep Etch Stencils – Type DFFDE

A deep etch version of the DFF line which is effective for marking scales, lines and grid patterns as well as any image that requires a blend of detail and toughness.

Grid Marking Equipment

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Lectroetch Grid Marking

Lectroetch Grid Marking is available in stencils sizes to 10 in. x 20 in., factory processed with a variety of square or circular grid patterns. The stencils can be applied to sheet metal prior to forming and the grid pattern is reproduced with the use of a heavy-duty power unit and a rocker pad or a roller marker.

Insert Stencils

Insert Stencils for Automatic Marking

Designed for use with Monode automatic marking machines. Stencils are reinforced with a heavy-duty flexible frame for easy handling and polarized locating holes for consistent re-registration onto marking fixtures.

Inspection Markers and Caps

Inspection Markers and Caps

Small marking heads typically used for applying inspection symbols in the aerospace industry. The simple construction of the formed stencil cap facilitates quick changeover and uniform quality marks even in very small areas. Custom sizes are available upon request.

Stencil Paper

Stencil Paper for Etching

Monode's tractor-fed and die impression stencil paper has been the standard for electrochemical etching for over 60 years. We make it in our Mentor, Ohio facility to our exacting quality standards.

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Electrolyte Pads and Monopads

Electrolyte Pads and Monopads

Fabricated cloth pads hold and supply a working source of electrolyte for the etch process. This pad is typically wrapped around the marker or inserted into a stencil cap.

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Deep Etch Pads and Monopads

Heavy Duty Deep Etch Pads and Monopads

A deep etch pad consists of a fibrous material which, with slight pressure, will push through the image area on the stencil. This allows current to flow freely and easily to ensure good continuity. It is necessary for the deep etch pad to be saturated with electrolyte at all times as this will keep the stencil cool and provide a good pathway for the current to reach the part being etched. The presence of the deep etch pad and the excess electrolyte will increase the life of the stencil.

Hand Markers

Hand Markers for Etching

Hand markers are available in a wide range of standard sizes, and can also be machined at custom angles or contours for access to difficult marking locations.

Ideally, the hand marker should be larger than the image to be marked but smaller than the stencil. This enables the mark to be made with a single application of pressure, which ensures sharp, attractive marks.

Bench Fixtures

Bench fixtures can be used with any power unit and work with hand marking as well as semi-automatic units.

Roll Marking Fixture

Roll Marking Fixture

Used for marking on the outside diameter of cylindrical parts by rolling the part to be marked over the stencil. The stencil is placed on a pad using a wicking action from an built-in electrolytic reservoir to provide an electrolyte feed.

Part Locating Fixture

Part Locating Fixture

The bench marker uses a non-conductive top plate easily machined to locate the part to be marked over the stencil for consistent registration.

Rocker Markers

Rocker Markers for Etching

Some larger stencil layouts are best etched using a rocking motion with the etching head. This rolling action allows the gas and water vapor by-products of the etch process to escape, producing marks with a uniform contrast. Rocker markers are often used in grid marking applications.

SC Hand Markers

Screen Markers

These legacy-style marking heads feature screen-style pads, are easy to control and create quality marks.

Stencil Magic

Stencil Magic

This easy-to-apply formulation repairs damaged stencils by fixing pin holes, leaks and wear areas.