Vitreous Enamelling Process

Diagram of The Vitreous Enamelling Process
Diagram of The Vitreous Enamelling Process
Numbered steps are described below.
  1. After panel formation, all metal surface impurities are cleaned off  in a degreaser bath.
  2. An acid bath is used to etch the metal.
  3. After rinsing and neutralizing, a ground coat is applied to the metal .
  4. Firing the ground coat at 830 degrees Celsius envelopes the metal in glass.
  5. A cover coat spray is applied.
  6. Firing at 830 degrees Celsius approx. develops the full lustre colour of the cover coat.
    For additional colours, steps 5 and 6 are repeated.