Poor shapes, burned edges, and wrong cuts in the metal surface are the common challenges the engineers and metallurgists face. The use of an unbalanced etchant solution and poor design inspection may lead to user mistakes. However, the selection of the wrong chemical etching equipment is the main reason among them. Using the right equipment […]
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Photochemical etching is used for producing extremely detailed metal parts. In other words, photoetching, a technique that applies photographic as well as chemical techniques to attain micron-level precision. Amongst the choice of metals, nickel is one of the widely used metals in photochemical etching. It is resistant to corrosion, has very good mechanical strength, and
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Using inappropriate photochemical etching materials can bend, break, and ruin the parts. Sometimes, you choose the material randomly without studying its specifications and properties. Every material has its own structural composition, stability, and hardness. Choosing the material that is not capable of photochemical etching can waste time, money, and effort. Poor metals can corrode, warp,
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When discussing photo chemical etching, the image that comes to mind is usually flat, extremely accurate 2D components such as meshes, encoder discs, or RF shields. That’s the conventional aspect of the process, but industries now require more than just flat accuracy. Such is the case with 3D photo chemical etching. This process extends beyond
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The chemical etching works under controlled chemical reactions to remove metal in exact patterns. Generally, the engineers use etching to remove metal parts. They also employ this process to produce intricate designs without mechanical stress, heat distortion, or burr formation. However, the chemical etching applications are not limited to making designs in metal surfaces. The
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Oxide layer resistance, rapid chemical reaction, and alloy variability are challenges metallurgists face during aluminum etching. When the product development engineers do the unplanned aluminum etching, the process becomes uncontrolled. In the end, the aluminum pattern becomes inconsistent and causes dimensional errors. So, it’s compulsory for you to understand the etch depth before starting any
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In aircraft and spacecraft, precision, lightweightness, and reliability in parts are in demand over time. The chemically etched aerospace parts are strong, very precise, and well-designed. These parts are etched by chemical etching to create complex shapes and holes. Engineers use them in structural panels, engine shims, and electronic shields where performance matters. The parts
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Brass photochemical etching is a clean and precise technique to shape brass sheets without using sharp tools. It uses a light to help design onto the metal. Then, the chemicals remove unwanted brass. This method keeps the metal flat and smooth. It is good for making tiny parts, thin sheets, and detailed cuts. You can
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Many manufacturers often struggle to cut or shape metal parts with traditional metal fabrication methods. These methods usually cause high tooling costs, require long times, and end with burrs or metal distortions. This leads to headaches for precision-driven industries like aerospace, medical, and electronics. Their production slows down and limits the design complexity inside the
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You often face the problem of using a traditional machine to shape the metal. Sometimes your material part can warp from heat and break easily. Furthermore, the traditional methods need expensive tools or create burrs that need cleanup. These issues slow your production and raise costs. The photochemical machining (PCM) is designed to tackle all
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