Multi-Etch is the titanium, shape memory alloy (SMA), and metal working industries safest and most effective etching agent. Its primary use is for etching all grades of Titanium for anodizing, plating, welding, surface smoothing, and many other uses.

Multi-Etch will meet your etching needs, whether you are a fortune 500 medical device or aerospace company or a small shop making really cool knives, bicycle parts, jewelry, etc.

YES - Multi-Etch works well for etching 3D printed titanium parts. It has proven to reduce surface roughness and remove unfused particles. This is extremely beneficial for parts with internal chambers that cannot be reached with typical machining techniques.

Stop using dangerous and harmful hydrofluoric and nitric acids for metal etching. Start using Multi-Etch a safer alternative, producing consistent results for more than 30 years.

Each Bag of Multi-Etch is specifically designed to make 1-gallon of solution.

Activating Multi-Etch before first use is REQUIRED.

- Video on Activating Multi-Etch for Heated Use

- Video on Activating Multi-Etch for Room Temp Use

Once Multi-Etch is activated in full solution you are ready to etch parts for anodizing, plating, welding, etc. See our Etch Rate tables for whichever metal you are working with.

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