{"id":8797,"date":"2018-05-10T01:18:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T01:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-163393-500303.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=8797"},"modified":"2024-03-07T16:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T16:01:12","slug":"photo-etching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/photo-etching\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo Etching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\tPhoto Etching\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<p>Our services offer a low-cost alternative to laser and stamping that is ideal for simple or complex designs<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tPhoto Etching Services\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/metal-etched-electronic-parts.jpg\" alt=\"Metal Etched Electronic Parts\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" title=\"metal-etched-electronic-parts\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p>Photo etching is a precision manufacturing process for thin metal parts with simple or complex designs.\u00a0 In 2022, photo etching is the most popular industry term for the subtractive method, also known as chemical etching. Etching is a multi-step operation using photo-sensitive material to transfer part images onto metal sheets before a chemical etchant dissolves the unwanted sections, leaving only the desired part dimensions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other terms for photo etching are <b>metal etching<\/b>, <strong>photo chemical<\/strong><strong> etching<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/acid-metal-etching\/\"><strong>acid etching<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>photochemical machining,<\/strong> \u00a0and <strong>chemical milling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The capabilities and advantages of photo etching have progressed since its traditional introduction in the 1960&#8217;s. The <a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/what-is-the-photo-etching-process\/\">photo etching process<\/a> achieves high precision with a variety of metals for all types of industry part designs and requirements. Chemical etching has competitive pricing even for its high-production capabilities compared to more expensive hard tooling in the traditional stamping process. It can be a cost-effective option for parts with many small and intricate features.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tUseful Links\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<button tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Menu\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t<nav aria-label=\"Side Bar\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\">\n\t\t<ul id=\"menu-side-bar\"><li id=\"menu-item-10019\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/photo-chemical-etching-process\/\">What is the Photo Chemical Etching Process?<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-10510\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-etching-capabilities\/\">Machining Capabilities<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-10020\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-etching-advantages\/\">Chemical Etching Advantages<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-10021\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/photo-etching-faq\/\">Photo Etching FAQ<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-11112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/5-ways-to-lower-photo-etching-costs\/\">5 Ways to Lower Photo Etching Costs<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-11483\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/case-studies\/\">Case Studies<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t<h2>How Can Photo Etching Lower Costs?<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-etching-vs-other-manufacturing-methods\/\">Compared to other processes,<\/a> chemical etching is\u00a0more cost-effective for parts with complex designs or numerous features. Parts with many small apertures such as slots and holes can be etched simultaneously. For instance, components such as <a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/industrial-parts-that-benefit-from-chemical-etching\/\">filters, screens,\u00a0sieves<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0lead frames<\/a>\u00a0will not require additional time or cost to etch than\u00a0step lids, washers, or shims.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Photo Etched parts with complex features\" src=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/etched-parts-1024x284.png\" alt=\"Photo Etched Parts With Complex Features\" width=\"1024\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Part number, logos and other identifying features can be simultaneously etched with the part design in only one process! There is no extra cost for markings or numerous features.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of flexible tooling film is only a few hundred dollars compared to the thousands for the hard tooling used in the stamping process. Prototyping costs are low because the tooling film used in the etching process is easily modifiable and costs much less than the original tooling design.<\/p>\n<p>Photo etching produces parts that are burr and stress-free without altering a metal&#8217;s properties. There is no need for costly secondary deburring processes.<\/p>\n<p>Time saves money&#8230;In addition to the cost benefits above, tooling can be completed within an hour and with our photo etch expedited services, parts can be shipped within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tPhoto Etching Advantages\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Engineers, buyers, and manufacturers find that the <a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-etching-advantages\/\">benefits of photo etching<\/a> for certain part requirements can result in cost and time savings compared to other machining processes.\u00a0 Watch the video to find out how!<\/p>\n\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Photo Etching Benefits for Engineers, Buyers, and Manufacturers for thin metal parts.\" \/><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"The advantages of using photo etching for thin metal parts is low-cost tooling, lower tolerances, quick prototyping, burr and stress-free parts, metal properties remain intact and complex designs  are manufactured quickly and at a lower cost than stamping.\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-10-18\" \/><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Photo-Etching-Benefits-Video-Thumbnail.jpeg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3_wRaIcSJSA\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3_wRaIcSJSA\" \/>\t\n\t<iframe allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3_wRaIcSJSA?feature=oembed&amp;start&amp;end&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;loop=0&amp;controls=1&amp;mute=0&amp;rel=0&amp;modestbranding=0\"><\/iframe>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tPlay Video\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Burr and Stress-Free<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>There&#8217;s no need for the usage of heat or mechanical hard tooling<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Simple to Complex Designs<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>A multitude of design capabilities as there is no extra cost for unlimited features or markings<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Metal Variety<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Suitable for almost any type of metal<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Low Tolerances<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Chemical etching can maintain low overall <a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-etching-capabilities\/\">dimensional and locational tolerances\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Quick Prototyping<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Quick turnaround on short runs. Compound tooling can combine more than one prototype with the same material<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Low Cost Modifiable Tooling<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Produced quickly and low-cost revisions<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Intact Metal Properties<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Hardness, grain structure, and ductility remain unaltered<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Environmentally Responsible<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>The chemical etching solution (ferric chloride) is recyclable, safe to use, and can be reused for future etchings<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tGet Started With\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdvanced Metal Etching\u2122\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/request-quote\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Get Started\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Started\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tPhoto Etching Capabilities\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/what-is-metal-etching\/\">metal etching<\/a> process is controlled by speed, the etching depth and tolerances can be regulated by the amount of time the metal remains in the etchant depending on the metal thickness.\u00a0 This control allows us to achieve the lowest tolerance possible. For more specific tolerance information, see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-etching-capabilities\/\">photo etching capabilities<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p>Chemical etching capabilities include half-etching of\u00a0the metal which is perfect for logos, serial numbers, or decorative designs.\u00a0 Half-etch score lines on parts such as EMI and RFI board shielding make it easier to manually form parts made from thinner metals eliminating the physical stress from machine forming.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides of the metal can be etched with designs.\u00a0 An example of this capability is the fluidic channel design used to carry liquid or gases on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/chemical-metal-etching-and-todays-innovative-technologies\/\">fuel-cell plates, heat exchanger plates, or bipolar plates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Etched-parts-700x350.png\" alt=\"Etched parts\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tMetal Thickness\n\t\t\t\t<p>We can etch metal with a thickness range from .001&#8243; to\u00a0 .060&#8243;. (results may vary based on sheet size, metal thickness, and production volumes)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tTolerances\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dimensional tolerances are +\/- 15% of metal thickness and a minimum of approximately +\/-.001&#8243; with thicknesses of .005&#8243; and under.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Smallest hole or slot size: at least metal thickness; minimum .003&#8243; width and .005&#8243; diameter<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tHalf etching\n\t\t\t\t<p>Possible etch depths range from 25% to 75% depending on metal thickness and part requirements.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tSheet Sizes\n\t\t\t\t<p>The largest is 12&#8243; X24&#8243; with a maximum area for parts of 11.8&#8243; X 22&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p>Greater metal thickness will require smaller sheets to hold lower tolerances<\/p>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tCommon Photo Etching Applications\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Another benefit of photo etching is its use in diverse industries and purposes. The photo etch technique is commonly used by the aerospace, automobile, electronics, medical, electronics and RF microwave industries. From medical instruments, circuit board components to small metal parts manufacturing, several applications can be created and designed.\u00a0 We are familiar with your design challenges, material selection and how to achieve the closest tolerances with precision.<br \/><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Parts-5-1024x682.jpg\" target=\"_self\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Parts-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Etching\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Parts-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Parts-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Parts-5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/metaletching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Parts-5-768x512.jpg 768w, 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-->\n\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tActuator Springs\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tAntennas Battery Tabs \/ Tags \/ Contacts\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tBoard Level Shielding (BLS)\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tBrackets &#038; Washers\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tCircuit Board Stiffeners\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tContacts\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tDiaphragms\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tElectrical Connectors\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tEMI \/ RFI Shielding\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tEncoder Disks\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tFilters, Screens &#038; Sieves\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tFlat Springs &#038; Lead Frames\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tGrills, Grids, Sieves &#038; Meshes\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tShims &#038; Spacers\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<h2>Photo Etching Metals<\/h2>\n<p>Photo etching is versatile because it is cost effective for prototyping and smaller runs,\u00a0 and with complex designs in larger quantities. The precision is exact with the flexible tooling, and easily revised. Photo etching can also transform lightweight metal materials into a variety of industry specific components. Examples of metals and materials that can be produced using the photo etching process include:<\/p>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/aluminum-photo-etching\/\">aluminum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/stainless-steel-etching\/\">stainless steel etching<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/copper-chemical-etching\/\">copper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/copper-chemical-etching\/\">beryllium copper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/copper-chemical-etching\/\">brass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/copper-chemical-etching\/\">phosphorus bronze<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul><li>alloy 42<\/li><li>nickel<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/metaletching.com\/copper-chemical-etching\/\">nickel silver<\/a><\/li><li>Kovar<\/li><li>Inconel<\/li><li>Invar<\/li><li>Molybdenum<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tGeneral FAQs\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What is Photo Etching?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Photo etching<\/strong>, also known as <strong>chemical<\/strong> <strong>etching, photo chemical etching, <\/strong>and <strong>photochemical machining<\/strong>, \u00a0is a high-precision, fast turnaround manufacturing process for the production of thin metal parts. In the process, a chemical etchant simultaneously dissolves the unwanted metal areas of parts, leaving only the desired dimensions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What are the benefits of photo etching?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some of the benefits of chemical etching are low-cost digital tooling, and photo etched parts that are stress and burr-free without altered metal properties. 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