Frequently asked questions for Photo chemical etching 

Q.        What are some advantages of using the chemical etching process?

A.            Low cost tooling, quick turnaround time, and flexibility in design. Click here to read        more about the process.

 

Q.            What is the minimum/maximum quantity we can etch

A.             1 part to 1 million PCS.  

 

Q.            What is the minimum cost of an order?

A.            The cost of our minimum order may depend on metal type, thickness, secondary              packaging options or any of your requests.

 

Q.           Is the photo chemical etching process a burr-free process?

A.            Yes, technically. There are no burrs created when the part is made.

 

Q.           What chemicals are used in photo etching?

A.            Various chemicals are used depending on the material that is being etched. A common etchant is ferric chloride.

 

Q.           How long does it take to get parts made?

A.            Standard lead-times are two weeks. We also offer 5-day, 3-day and same-day premium delivery.

 

Q.           Types of packaging do we offer?

A.            Bulk packing, tubes, boxed in foam layers, pick and place trays.

 

Q.           Does photo etching alter the properties of the metal?

A.            No. Unlike traditional machining (such as stamping or laser cutting) there is not stress or extreme heat applied to the metal which could potentially affect the metal properties.

 

Q.           What types of parts can be produced?

A.            Products that are commonly produced using photochemical etching include RF/EMI shields, encoder discs, metal meshes and grids, gimbal discs, target sights, flat springs, nozzles heads, etc

 

Q.           What type of files do we accept?

A.            DXF and DWG are the preferred format for drawings.

 

Q.           Do you accept credit cards?

A.            Yes, we accept Visa, MasterCard.