Chemical etching is simply a high quality, fast turn-around, low cost alternative for machining thin metal parts.

What are the advantages of chemical etching (also called photo etching)

• Rapid Prototyping

• No Burrs

• No Stresses

• No Effect on Matal Properties

• No Deformation

• No Tool Wear

• Precise Control of the "Z" (depth) Dimension

When should one use chemical etching?

One should use chemical etching when one wants:

• Reduced Set Up Costs

• Rapid Turnaround

• Avoid Secondary Operations (no need for deburring or annealing)

• Difficult to Machine Materials like Titanium

• Precision, Precision, Precision

• Repeatability, Repeatability, Repeatability

What materials can be processed by Photochemical Machining?

aluminum • copper • brass • bronze • gold • magnesium • mild steel • nickel • pewter • silver • stainless steel • tin • titanium • zinc

If you think the chemical etching can benefit you, please contact us.