Polycolor photosensitive color aluminum

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Advantages of our Polycolor material

Polycolor is a photosensitive anodized aluminum designed for creating high-quality color markings directly into the surface of the metal, offering a durable and aesthetic solution, ideal for demanding environments.

Marking is performed by UV exposure through a printed film, followed by water development; the dye is then applied manually and penetrates the pores. After stripping the sensitive layer, the plate is anodized in a boiling water solution to seal the image within the anodic layer.

This material is particularly well-suited for industrial and outdoor applications due to its resistance to UV rays, chemicals, scratches, and corrosion, ensuring precise, permanent, and long-lasting markings.

We sell Polycolor in the form of sheets available in various sizes, thicknesses, matte or glossy finishes, and colors, to meet the diverse needs of industry, signage, or identification.

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Polycolor

Polycolor, a photosensitive anodized aluminum, provides an innovative alternative to the traditional black or silver finishes offered by MetalPhoto.

This material is distinguished by its exceptional durability and its ability to withstand external elements, heat, and chemical agents, making it a reliable medium for the most demanding environments.

Particularly well-suited for machine fascias, identification panels, warning signs, safety alerts, or industrial labels, Polycolor combines robustness with aesthetics. Its varied and attractive color palette allows for limitless customization in terms of hues, shapes, and dimensions, thereby meeting all design and functional requirements.

Thanks to a perfectly mastered manufacturing process, this material guarantees professional, long-lasting, and high-quality results. Polycolor stands out as a preferred choice for industrial professionals, signage manufacturers, and specialized workshops looking for a medium that is both technical and aesthetic.

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How does marking on Polycolor work?

Marking on Polycolor material works through a photographic process using UV light.

Visual preparation

  • The design or text is printed in positive on a transparent film.

Positioning

  • The film is placed on the Polycolor plate inside a UV exposure unit.

UV exposure

  • The plate is exposed to UV light. The areas protected by the black ink remain intact, while the other areas are exposed.

Water development

  • The plate is rinsed with water, which opens the porosity of the plate in the unexposed areas. The exposed areas remain protected.

Coloring

  • The chosen dye is applied using an impregnated cotton pad. It penetrates the pores of the aluminum.

Stripping

  • The plate is stripped in a bath to remove the sensitive layer. The marking remains only in the colored zones (pores).

Sealing

  • The plate is sealed in a hot water bath that closes the anodizing pores, encapsulating the image inside the aluminum.

Cutting

  • The plate can be cut as needed (shape, size) using shears or a CNC…

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