Maximize Efficiency with Hybrid Manufacturing How many times have you designed a part only to find out it may require more than one manufacturing process? Partnering with a manufacturer who has Hybrid manufacturing in-house can save you time and money. Hybrid manufacturing is a process that incorporates multiple manufacturing techniques in order to craft parts […]
Acid Metal Etching-Benefits for Industrial Components Acid etching is a process when material, such as metal, is cut using specifically formulated acid. There are two types of acid used in the process, ferric chloride and cupric chloride (used for copper alloys). Acid etching metal is a non-contact process. The acid dissolves the metal sections around
Eliminate Burrs with Chemical Etching With metal fabrication machining, there is always the possibility of those pesky burrs or other types of deformations that can cause imperfections or alter the metal structure of a part. Some of the most popular fabrication processes today include lasers, wire EDM and stamping, and chemical etching. They each have
As we move further into the 21st century, technology continues to explode. Several industries, in particular, are expected to see significant advances in the coming years, thanks to new and emerging technologies such as green hydrogen fuel cell technology, automation, and telemedicine. The energy, e-mobility, industrial manufacturing, and medical device industries are using these new
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Design engineers are tasked with finding the best manufacturing process for their part design. But with so many metal fabrication processes to choose from, such as stamping, photo etching, laser cutting, wire EDM, and CNC punching, it can be challenging to find the right fit. Designing a part can be tough, but it gets easier
Chemical Etching vs Laser Cutting for Thin Metal Parts Chemical etching and laser cutting are both sheet metal fabrication processes that effectively produce various thin metal parts for the aerospace, automotive, medical, electronic, military, wireless, and telecommunications industries. Firstly, both of these manufacturing methods are subtractive; the laser cuts material away with a high-powered laser
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5 Ways to Lower Photo Etching Costs Metal fabrication costs vary depending on the manufacturing processes, materials, and finishing services required. If your project requires thin metal parts, there are several manufacturing processes to compare and consider, such as photo etching, laser cutting, wire EDM, water jet cutting, and stamping. It helps to research the
Chemical Etching vs. Other Manufacturing Methods Precision is the goal of every manufacturing process in the production of thin metal electronic and mechanical components. Industries, such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and R/F microwave, rely on precision parts to increase the safety, strength, functionality, conductivity, and corrosion resistance for optimal performance. The goal is to
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5 Reasons Why Chemical Etching is Ideal for Electronic Components As the world becomes more connected, the demand for electronic devices and systems increases. The aerospace, automotive, medical, RF microwave, industrial, and electronics industries require components that are lightweight, machined with precision, and that will serve as a barrier to EMI and RFI emissions. OEMs
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9 Facts Design Engineers Need to Know About Photo Etching For design engineers, creating a new metal part design involves investing time in research, collaboration, and determining which materials and manufacturing processes are suitable. What further complicates this process is project deadlines and budgetary constraints. When exhibiting at contract manufacturing shows, we meet many design
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