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Chemical etching metal.
What is the difference between the etching methods we offer.
When a part of 200 μm is chemically etched deviation can be up to 20 μm 0 02 mm.
A common question we receive regarding our various production processes is.
Chemical etching or photochemical etching is used to manufacture high precision metal parts.
Benefits of chemical etching.
This means that unlike other processes that require bending and cutting the end product is a lot less vulnerable to damage when it comes to being used.
Chemical etching is highly suitable when you want to create complex multi layer high precision metal parts.
It is mostly used on metals though other materials are increasingly important.
Chemical etching is a method of engraving that uses a high pressure high temperature chemical spray to remove material to create a permanent etched image in metal.
By using chemicals to dissolve the excess or unwanted portion of the material rather than simply cutting it away you are left with smoother more precise edges.
24 gauge sheet metal and 24 gauge pre cut blanks will also work just be sure to leave 24 gauge items in the chemical bath for less time than you would a thicker metal.
It was developed from armor decorating and printing etching processes developed during the renaissance as.
Tolerance on etched features is typically 10.
There are two different processes we use to etch into the metal.
A mask or resist is applied to the surface of the material and is selectively removed exposing the metal to create the desired image.
Choosing the right etchant etchant is the chemical or mixture of chemicals that you ll use to cut into unprotected parts of your metal and create the finished etched design.
The photo etching process is ideal for the precision machining of parts with simple to complex designs.
Why using chemical etching.
Because copper and zinc have gone up in price many artisans who etch designs in metals have turned to etching steel.
The chemical etching process is one that involves very little stress on the metal sheets that we utilise.
Chemical etching another industry name for photo etching and photochemical etching is a cost effective manufacturing process for a variety of industrial thin metal parts.
Chemical etching and laser etching both are available for stainless steel black metal brass finish and copper finish materials.