The etching process enables, for example, a 3D lettering or a 3D logo made of the same alloy as the carrier material, but with a completely different look. In the subsequent anodising process, these three-dimensional designs are coated to be particularly resistant to chemical and mechanical stress. The combination of matt and shiny effects promises special aesthetics.

The inscription of surfaces with the help of solid-state lasers is the technology used for the depiction of logos, symbols and lettering on stainless steel or aluminium. It is particularly suitable for all visual representations of operating functions and branding on the carrier material. The desired contour is achieved by ablating the material layers accordingly.

Laser marking or laser engraving is carried out on a 250 x 250 mm plane field for part sizes up to 1300 x 600 mm.

Using screen printing, pad printing and UV printing, a wide range of printing solutions can be realised for metals, metal foils and plastics, e.g. raised or transition-free logos, symbols and lettering for fronts, side panels and components.

The UV printing process was specially developed by us to meet the high requirements of the cross-cut and Ericson grip test and in order to guarantee long-lasting use. Likewise, we can print directly onto the base material using digital printing technology with four or six colours.

Mechanical finishing

We can grind, brush, polish or blast metal surfaces to a wide variety of degrees of fineness. Turning or milling the metals is also possible. Due to the automated, robot-controlled treatment of the surfaces, every processing is 100% reproducible.
Our manufacturing technologies include

• Brushing, grinding
• Blasting
• (Laser) polishing

Anodising

We have a factory-owned anodising plant that can support you with the following finishing processes:

• Organic or electrolytic anodisation
• Partial / selective anodising
• Anodising of already back-moulded components

In addition, various forms of pre- and post-treatment are possible, for example brushing, grinding, blasting, polishing, special pickling and lasering.

Powder coating

Using our own powder coating facility, we coat components with a choice of over 210 RAL colours, which we deliver just-in-time. For special requirements, we provide the surfaces for example with anti-stick or anti-fingerprint coatings.