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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Engineers and procurement face tight deadlines, complex part geometries, and no room for error. They use traditional methods to shape the material. Sometimes, these old methods change the whole geometry of materials. The CNC is too slow, stamping needs costly dies, and laser cutting can bury your thin materials. However, the chemical etching solves those
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How to etch metal without disturbing the geometry of the material? This is a big concern in many industries. Many industries etch the metal parts to make fine patterns. But if the process is not done right, it can damage the metal part. The metal may lose its size, edges may become rough, or small
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Same puzzle each year: what do we give to our clients, partners, and employees as a Christmas gift that will not be an afterthought? Stress, deadlines, and not enough choices: all of it combined with too many choices, and everything seems so… boring. And what if you could do something besides the treadmill of mugs
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