Custom Solutions for Today's Innovative Part Designs
Welcome to Advanced Metal Etching, Inc. - specializing in custom solutions that cater to your unique part designs. With over 30 years of experience in chemical etching and laser cutting of thin metal parts ranging from .002" to .250", we offer both prototypes and larger production runs. We have two state-of-the-art facilities that have an open capacity to meet all your needs.
We work with a vast array of metals, including aluminum, copper alloys, steel, titanium, and exotic metals. Our diverse clientele includes start-ups, sheet metal manufacturers, EMS companies, engineering firms, and OEMs in the aerospace, electronics, automobile, RF microwave, stamping, medical device manufacturing, and more.
At Advanced Metal Etching, we offer technical assistance for manufacturability, tips for cost reduction, and material selection. Our experienced employees and partnerships with qualified vendors ensure a quick response process for all your queries.
Over the years, we have made significant technological advancements to serve our customers better. Our latest innovation is the Hybrid Etch-Laser Process™️ (H.E.LP.), which we developed in 2023 to cater to complex parts that require more than one process to maintain part features and locational tolerances. We are committed to sustainability and have implemented ways to recycle metals and etchants, lower energy consumption, and reduce machine cycle times.
Our executive team comprises industry experts who are dedicated to serving our customers with part design and technical assistance, precision metal parts, and quick turnaround times on prototypes to production runs. We continuously seek innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing industry demands of consumer trends and emerging technologies.
Thank you for considering Advanced Metal Etching, Inc. for your manufacturing needs. We look forward to working with you and exceeding your expectations. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and a fast response eliminates the guesswork and delivers a hassle-free experience that will take your business to new heights.
Company Timeline 1993-2023
1993-06-01
The Beginning
Co-Owners, Blake Geer and Scott Seniff chose Ligonier, Indiana, for their location because it is close to major Midwestern industrial areas. They aimed to create customer-driven manufacturing services that provide precision, value, and guaranteed satisfaction.
1999-02-01
Tin Plating Line
Our commitment to providing the best possible service led us to add a tin and nickel plating line for electronic parts. This in house process not only improves lead times, but also enhances conductivity and solderability, while minimizing the risk of corrosion.
2021-03-01
Automated Inspection
With the addition of an automated optical inspection machine, we reduced lead times for those thinner, more delicate parts with low tolerances.
2022-02-01
Laser Cutting
Our high-tech fiber lasers allow our customers to get increased metal thickness up to .250" and sheet sizes 48" x 48".
2022-10-01
Hybrid Etch-Laser Process™️ (H.E.L.P.)
With the development of our Hybrid Etch Laser Process™, we can offer more solutions for parts requirements that need more than one process.
Location
Our United States Midwest location near major industrial areas enables us to keep metals in stock and deliver to customer locations faster.
Customer Success Team
Scott Seniff – Founder/COO
Blake Geer – Founder/CFO
Ed Mullins – Director of Engineering
Marlie Gernhardt – Director of Quality/Customer Service
Faith Sievers – Quoting/Customer Service
Lee Ann Balser - Accounting/Customer Service
Matt Jones – Production Supervisor
Susie Morris – Director of Inspection and Final Shipment
Connie Benoit - Marketing/Business Development
Our Mission
Dedicated to serving our customers with part design and technical assistance, production of precision metal piece parts ranging in thicknesses of .002″ to .250″ with tightly held tolerances, and a quick turnaround on prototypes to production runs.
Our Vision
Advanced Metal Etching™ consistently looks for ways to provide companies with innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing industry demands of consumer trends and emerging technologies. Our goal is to become a valued extension of your business.