First, a digital masking pattern is printed directly onto the metal surface using a UV-curable masking fluid.
Then, the printed mask is cured instantly with LED-UV light, creating a durable protective layer.

Afterwards, the metal undergoes mechanical processing, while the masked areas remain protected.
Finally, the masking fluid is removed in a water bath using an alkaline cleaner, revealing clean and sharply defined metal surfaces.

Because the process is fully digital, design changes can be made instantly without tooling or physical masks.

Digital masking for metal processing is especially effective for aluminium brushing and surface texturing.
For example, logos, graphics, or functional zones can be protected while the surrounding aluminium surface is brushed or sanded.

Typical applications include:

• Logo reveals on brushed aluminium

• Decorative aluminium panels

• Architectural metal components

• Lighting profiles and interior elements

As a result, manufacturers achieve high-contrast finishes with crisp edges that are difficult to reproduce with manual masking methods.

In addition, digital masking supports sandblasting and light abrasive operations.
The UV-cured masking fluid acts as a digitally printed stencil, allowing controlled surface treatment with fine detail.

Therefore, this method is well suited for:

• Decorative sandblasted patterns

• Text and graphics on metal panels

• Selective surface roughening

Because the mask is printed digitally, short runs and customised designs remain efficient and repeatable.

Digital masking for metal processing is also ideal for prototyping and custom production.
Since no physical tools are required, manufacturers can move quickly from design to finished part.

Consequently, the system supports:

• Product development and testing

• Small and medium batch sizes

• Custom and personalised metal parts

• Frequent design updates

This flexibility reduces setup time and lowers overall production cost.

• High-resolution digital masking patterns

• No manual tape or stencil preparation

• Consistent and repeatable results

• Fast setup and design changeover

• Water-based mask removal with alkaline cleaner

• Reduced labour and process variability

The digital masking and printing process is optimised for:

• Flat aluminium sheets and profiles

• Mechanical surface treatments such as brushing, sanding, grinding, and light sandblasting

All applications should be validated under customer-specific process conditions.

The digital masking and printing process is optimised for:

• Flat aluminium sheets and profiles

• Mechanical surface treatments such as brushing, sanding, grinding, and light sandblasting

All applications should be validated under customer-specific process conditions.