Aluminum etching solution can be used for both cleaning and inspection where an alkaline bath made of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is typically used for cleaning or etching aluminum parts.
Aluminium chemical etching process
The process involves etching aluminum parts to assess the grain size, prepare the surface for subsequent FPI (pre-pen etch) and detect surface defects.
Aluminum etching and cleaning laboratory inspection services
At Element, we have the complete in-house capability and equipment, chemicals, procedures, qualified personnel, waste treatment, environmental related permits and industry certifications to accomplish high quality aluminum cleaning and aluminum etching for the following specifications:
Etching:
- BAC 5786
- HS 7725 (included in pre-pen etch)
- C5098 (included in pre-pen etch)
- EIM Code 2, Method H
- RPS 676
- RRP 51008
- SS8712 (included in swab etch)
- CP3605
- C129
Cleaning:
- RPS 128
- RPS 576
- RRP 51000
Our aluminum etching and cleaning can be applied to housings, enclosures, sleeves, brackets, tubing, swash plates, cylinders, spars, spacers, links, supports, fittings, flanges, bushings, beams, adapters, sockets, nozzles, shear pins, tie rods, angles, levers, pistons, hinges, latches, spirals, shim blocks, seal housings, retainers, and more.
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