Etched brass sheet sizes

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What is the 'usual' commercial size of brass sheet that etching companies use? That is the size on which say coach kits and the like are etched onto. 

 

Thanks

[chris p bacon]

Using PPD the smallest size sheet is whatever you want it to be. I generally plan to use 300mm x 150mm as that relates to the minimum set up charge.

 

https://www.ppdltd.com/stock-metals.html

 

[Michael Edge]

Photo etch normally use 18" x 12" sheets, they will do 24" if requested.

PPD now have a minimum size of 290mm x 100mm.

Both require an amount left on all sides for handling - about 1/2" is enough.

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Many thanks Chris and Micheal. Much appreciated. 

[John M]

The stock brass used by PPD is supplied on a roll  of 300 & 600mm width depending on thickness. I generally use 0.4mm brass and nickle silver when designing loco and rolling stock kits.

 

I normally set the artwork to a maximum width of 285mm, as PPD advised that it is difficult to process sheets where the artwork is drawn to a width of 300mm

 

In general I break the artwork down into 285x80mm sections which helps keep down the packaging and shipping costs of complete kits

 

 

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Many thanks John. Very helpful.