Better Solution to Fabricating Flat Metal Parts

Photo etching process is often used in the manufacture of light gauge metal parts where burr-free edges are critical. Commonly misrepresented as a prototyping technology, photo etching is, in fact, a versatile and increasingly sophisticated metal machining technology, with an ability to mass manufacture complex and feature-rich metal parts and components. Using photo-resist and etchants to chemically machine selected areas accurately, the process is characterised by retention of material properties, burr free and stress-free parts with clean profiles, and no heat-affected zones. Material sizes range from a thickness less than .001" to metal sheets with thicknesses up to .125". Since the etching process is one where an acidic bath is used to actually dissolve away the parts of the material that are not needed, the thinner materials are much less costly to process and yield a higher level of ultimate precision.

 SinoGuide etches almost all metals, including Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Kovar, Sterling Silver, Beryllium Copper, Nickel Silver, Titanium, Zirconium and other standard and specialty metals and alloys.