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Component marking, printing and labelling systems (non-laser)
News Release from: Lexicraft
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 February 2007
Stainless steel etching capacity boosted
A chemical etch plant has doubled the etching capacity of Lexicraft for its stainless steel components, plates and panels.
Lexicraft has purchased a second chemical etch plant to double their stainless steel etching capacity This latest investment from Lexicraft shows is in response to increasing demand for contrast etch plates and panels for rail and automotive markets
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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New extract has also been installed.
The new plant increases maximum sheet width to 800mm.
Situated at their Cleveland Street manufacturing site in Birkenhead, the new automated etch and cleaning conveyor produces top quality stainless steel contrast etch sheets by removing the resist automatically thereby eliminating handling between processes.
The Cleveland street plant also has CNC cutting and forming machinery to provide a complete one-stop shop.
The metalwork site is the original Lexicraft site in Birkenhead which is complimented by the screen print.
digital print and warehousing facilities at the adjacent Woodside Business Park.
The recent trend in stainless steel finishes has seen the market grow considerably.
In the rail and automotive markets the stainless steel appeal is demanding new levels of quality in terms of fine contrast etch and textured finishes.
The new plant at Lexicraft is required to satisfy the growth in the market demand Lexicraft have experienced.
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