Hydro Dipping & Hydrographic Printing Services
Solera Metal Fabrication offers end-to-end services, right from cutting to finishing. Our comprehensive hydro dipping services are a part of this protocol. Hydro dipping, also known as water transfer printing or immersion printing, can help create a smooth, perfect finish for fabricated products. Our hydrographic printing services create finished products with impeccable visual quality. It also offers durability against minor dents, scratches and prolonged usage. This advantage holds true for both standard and custom hydro dripping processes.
Our hydrographic printing process is compatible with a wide range of materials such as metals, alloys, and plastic parts.
Our Hydro Dipping Capabilities
Solera Metal Fabrication offers custom hydro dipping services with the following capabilities:
Dimensions: Can offer hydro dipping services for fabricated products with a maximum span of 15 feet in length and 2 feet in width.
Versatile Patterns: Clients can choose from unique patterns such as wood grain, camo, carbon fibre, marble, and metallic finish.
Materials: Our custom hydro dipping services are compatible with metal and plastic parts.
Repeatability: Advanced machinery and rigorous inspection guarantee precision and repeatability.
What Is Hydro Dipping?
Hydrographic dipping is a comprehensive finishing process wherein a metal or plastic part is dipped in a special solution containing a 2D pattern or print. This is achieved by floating the printed film on water, activating it, and dipping the 3D object through it so it covers it completely, leading to an aesthetic, seamless, and durable finish.
Hydrographic dipping/ water transfer printing is a different process from standard paint and vinyl wraps. With hydrographic printing services, the final result is a complete covering that covers even the most complex of shapes. This is not possible with paint or vinyl wraps, which are susceptible to peeling or incomplete covering.
Materials Suitable for Hydrographic Printing
As a specialized hydro dipping company, our process works best with certain materials, such as:
Fabricated Metal Parts: These metal parts have strong, durable surfaces, making them an ideal candidate for hydrographic printing services.
Plastic Components: Certain plastic components, which are durable and non-porous, such as ABS, polypropylene and polycarbonate, are also suitable materials for industrial hydro dipping.
Applications of Hydro Dipping
Solera Metal Fabrication’s water transfer printing services have widespread applications:
Automotive Sector: Our hydro dipping services improve the finish and durability of the interior inserts, mirror housing and dash trims, along with custom accessories in automobiles.
Consumer Electronics: Custom hydro dipping can also be used on game controllers, headsets and speaker housings.
Packaging: Water transfer printing can be used on bottle caps to give an aesthetic metallic or marble finish, or to add graphics on packs.
Lifestyle Products: Kitchen appliances, eyewear, power tools, fitness products and more see significant visual and quality improvement with hydro dipping.
Our Hydro Dipping Process
Solera Metal Fabrication follows an extensive protocol for our hydro dipping services. Here is a step-by-step examination of the hydrographic printing service:
Surface Preparation
The part to be hydro dipped is first cleaned and coated with a base paint. This improves the adhesion of the print and the final visual finish of the product after the process.
Film Transfer & Dipping
The film with the required design is dipped in water, and the ink is activated by spraying a special activator on it. Once the film is prepared and activated, the part is dipped in this solution. The immersion is slow and controlled to ensure uniform transfer.
Rinsing, Drying & Clear Coating
After the dipping process, the excessive film is removed from the surface by rinsing and drying the metal or plastic part. The dried part is then added with a clear coat for additional protection against UV rays and bolstering its durability.
Why Choose Solera for Hydro Dipping?
Solera Metal Fabrication is a hydro dipping company with a special focus on end-to-end metal fabrication. This makes us a one-stop shop for all types of fabrication and finishing processes. Right from cutting and shaping your custom part as per required specifications, to painting and finishing it with hydro dipping, all processes are done with high accuracy, speed and precision under one roof.
This makes industrial hydro dipping and fabrication seamless and streamlined for our clients.
Quality, Durability & Finish Control
Aside from our advanced machinery and expertise, Solera Metal Fabrication’s focus on quality is unmatched. Our hydrographic dipping undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure even consistency and repeatability across a large sample size. This sets us apart from other fabricators offering custom hydro dipping services. The result is products sporting uniform and visually striking patterns that are highly durable.
Request a Quote for Hydro Dipping Services
Looking for durable and visually appealing patterns in your favourite grain, colour, or texture? Contact us at Solera Metal Fabrication today and try out our hydro dipping and custom hydro dipping services to see the difference for yourself. Whether you are an OEM manufacturer or a small business requiring a special fabrication project, our end-to-end fabrication and finishing services are designed to cater to your requirements.
Whether you have a detailed design ready or just an idea in mind, our expert team is here to help bring your vision to life.