Chemical Etching

Chemical etching, also known as photo-etching or chemical milling, is a precision manufacturing process used to produce intricate metal components from sheet material.

A photoresist image is applied to the metal before selected areas are chemically removed. The process can create both through-etched profiles and fine surface detail without the heat or mechanical stresses associated with conventional cutting methods.

Chemical etching is particularly suited to complex, detailed components and can be used for prototypes, one-off projects and repeat production.

Steps in the chemical etching process:

Chemical etching involves a series of precise steps, each contributing to the accuracy and quality of the finished component.

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