{"id":10768,"date":"2020-06-26T18:23:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T18:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/?page_id=10768"},"modified":"2023-05-03T18:09:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T18:09:16","slug":"stainless-steel-etching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/stainless-steel-etching\/","title":{"rendered":"Stainless Steel Etching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Stainless steel etched components are very easy to manufacture with chemical etching <\/a> Because the chemical composition of stainless steel is resistant to corrosion, the acid used in the etching process will not affect the metal’s properties. The part surface remains smooth while part features are etched with high precision and low tolerances.<\/p>\n What differentiates stainless steel from other types of steel? The metal alloy must have at least 10.5% chromium. Chromium when exposed to oxygen creates a surface oxide that makes it stronger and corrosion-resistant. Moreover, cold rolling stainless steel further increases strength and gives it a smooth shiny surface. Stainless steel is popular in many types of industrial components for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n There are several grades of stainless steel. Each has different properties depending on the type and amount of additional metal elements added. The two most common types used in chemical etching stainless steel are Austenitic and Martensitic.<\/p>\n Austenitic –<\/strong> (300 series)<\/strong> This series is the most common and makes up about 70% of commercially produced stainless steel. It is comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. 304 is the most common type.<\/p>\n Martensitic – (400 series) <\/strong>This type of stainless has a higher carbon content than the 300 series, and it is added to increase strength.<\/p>\n We work with many types of stainless steel and are not limited to the above two grades. Please contact us to learn more about our full stainless steel etching capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\tSteels\n\t <\/p>\n The popularity of stainless steel makes it a desirable metal for use in fabrication because it is easy to manufacture and has favorable properties for many industrial products<\/a>.<\/p>\n With the photo etching process<\/a>, the metal is etched evenly without any structural deformations from the hard tooling used in stamping and punching.<\/p>\n Since there isn’t a heat point of contact like laser cutting, the parts’ metal properties remain unchanged and free from thermal deformations.<\/p>\n Photo etching<\/a> is the only process that can guarantee the absence of burrs<\/a> in the finished part.<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to speed, you can’t find another process that is quicker for producing a large volume of parts. Parts are etched simultaneously and there is no additional cost for the number of slots, holes, sharp edges, or other apertures.<\/p>\n The metal etching process<\/a> is a flexible option for precision etched stainless steel components because it can etch different tempers and hardness.<\/p>\n Here are the benefits of metal etching<\/a> stainless steel compared to other types of metal fabrication processes:<\/p>\n Stainless steel is a very versatile metal because of its strength, formability, corrosion-resistance, and smooth tarnish-free surface. The industries listed below choose stainless for these unmatched qualities.<\/p>\n The aerospace<\/a> and automotive<\/a> industries like the strength and corrosion-resistance of stainless steel for engine parts such as fuel cell plates, because they come in contact with liquids and gases and will not experience a material breakdown. Likewise, parts such as shims and gaskets must withstand heat, force, and friction for safety standards.<\/p>\n The smooth clean surface is an important feature for automotive speaker grills, interior inlays, and medical instruments<\/a> that must be sanitized without the threat of material breakdown.<\/p>\n Stainless steel electronic components<\/a> are stronger and lower in cost than copper and its alloys. Stainless steel step lids and EMI\/RFI shielding can be plated to enhance function in many electronic products.<\/p>\n Below are some of the most common stainless steel parts that we etch. Contact us to see how our capabilities can enhance your stainless steel components.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n contacts<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t bipolar fuel cell plates<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t screens<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t shims<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t sensors<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n fuel cell plates<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t speaker grills<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t filters<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t gaskets<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t flexure springs<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n EMI\/RFI shielding<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t flat springs<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t step lids<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t micro contacts<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t mesh screens<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n surgical blades<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t flat springs<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t step lids<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t encoder discs<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t mesh screens, filters, sieves<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t Stainless Steel Etching Stainless Steel Etching Advantages Stainless steel etched components are very easy to manufacture with chemical etching Because the chemical composition of stainless steel is resistant to corrosion, the acid used in the etching process will not affect the metal’s properties. 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