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Chemical etching
Chemical etching is a process used to remove material (metal) by way of masking an area with a protectant (photo resist) and then submerging the material into an etchant (acid) to remove the material that has not been protected by the photo resist. It is an extremely precise and cost-effective process that facilitates the production of a wide range of burr and stress free parts and tools in virtually any metal.

Why use Chemical etching?
Base material stability:
Chemical machining does not change the properties of the material being etched. Where as processes like laser cutting can produce a heat affected zone which can cause expansion and contraction; chemical etching will not change material temper or hardness during processing.
Prototype compatibility:
Design changes are simple and quick to implement. Much like laser cutting this is especially suitable for prototype builds but is more efficient than laser cutting for production.

Etching service
We offer a fully capable chemical etching service. From the simplest to the most challenging projects we are your solution for prototype and production runs. Our chemical etching solutions are creative, competitively priced, and focused on the customers needs.

Materials
A wide range of materials are suitable for chemical etching. Most metal alloys can be machined with this process. Some examples are various Coppers, Brass, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Kovar, Spring steel, Invar, Monel and more.

Prototype compatibility
Chemical etching is a process used to remove material (metal) by way of masking an area with a protectant (photo resist) and then submerging the material into an etchant (acid) to remove the material that has not been protected by the photo resist. It is an extremely precise and cost-effective process that facilitates the production of a wide range of burr and stress free parts and tools in virtually any metal.