PROCESS BREAKDOWN: Photochemical Etching
Leave a CommentMET Manufacturing Group (MET) specializes in photochemical etching (aka photochemical milling) by using ferric chloride acid to erode away selective areas on metal and metal alloy substrates. Utilizing customer prints and designs, MET manufactures phototooling to meet customer specifications and produce high quality photo etched products. Below is a breakdown of the photochemical etching process […]
Waterjet Cutting: Specialty Materials
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Waterjet cutting is a versatile and effective method of cutting various types of materials. It is a non-thermal technique that uses a high-pressure stream of water and abrasive particles to cut through the material. It also boasts a relatively high accuracy level and can reach tolerances as low as +/- 0.005 inches. […]
Additional Benefits and Uses of Photochemical Etching
Leave a CommentPhotochemical etching (also known as photo etching or photochemical milling) is a process that removes selective material from metal alloy substrates ranging in thicknesses of .002” to .062”. This manufacturing technique is beneficial in producing light gauge, metal alloy parts with complex shapes that require high precision. Photochemical etching is a cost-effective alternative to traditional […]
When To Choose Waterjet Cutting
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Waterjet cutting utilizes a high-pressure water stream mixed with garnet abrasive to cut materials without creating a heat-affected zone. This cutting process is highly versatile due to its ability to cut almost any industrial material — like metal alloys, red-metals such as copper and brass, rubbers, plastics, foams, epoxy-reinforced composites, and glass. […]
How To Choose the Right Partner for Waterjet Cutting
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Waterjet cutting offers many manufacturing benefits, including extreme precision, quick turn from design to prototype or finished product, cost efficiency, and excellent cutting control. Because of the many benefits, Waterjet cutting has gained popularity in the manufacturing industry. Suppose you’re planning to use waterjet cutting to manufacture your components. In that case, […]
Uses And Benefits Of Photochemical Etching
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Whether working on a simple design project like a packing lid for an electronic circuit board or something with more advanced specifications and tight tolerances, photochemical etching can be a cost-effective and efficient manufacturing process. Photochemical etching gives design engineers the benefit of low-cost tooling, quick prototyping, and high precision, tight tolerance […]