Handle etching chemicals

Brush or smear acid over mechanic engraving tools, in order to improve the visibility of the inscriptions.

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use chemical agents for etching
handling of chemicals for etching

skill/competence

sector-specific

Handle etching chemicals is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Printmaker: Printmakers engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber or other materials to create images which are transported onto surfaces, generally using a printing press. Printmakers often use tools such as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

Handle etching chemicals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Jewellery engraver: Jewellery engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto jewellery articles, using engravers handtools. They sketch and lay out the lettering and designs on the article, cut the design in the article and clean it up.
Glass engraver: Glass engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto glass articles, using engravers hand tools. They sketch and lay out the lettering and designs on the article, cut the design in the article and finish it.
Optical disc moulding machine operator: Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity. The plastic is then cooled and solidifies, bearing the marks that can be digitally read.

References

1. Handle etching chemicals – ESCO