What To Look For in a Metal Etching Manufacturer
Leave a CommentMetal etching also known as chemical etching or photochemical machining is a subtractive manufacturing process that removes material from metal sheets to create intricate patterns, designs, or components. It allows you to produce complex shapes or create fine details without the need for traditional machining processes, like milling or stamping. This process is designed for […]
Photochemical Etching for Nickel Alloy
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Photochemical etching is a precise and efficient manufacturing process producing intricate patterns and shapes on nickel alloy shim stock sheets. This manufacturing technique, also known as chemical milling or photochemical machining, involves selectively removing material from a metal sheet using a combination of photoresist masking and etching solution. The process is highly […]
Design Guide Photochemical Etching: A Complete Guide to Engineering a Photochemically Etched Part
Leave a CommentClick to Expand Photochemical etching is a manufacturing technique that uses chemical reactions to accurately remove a material from a metal sheet. A photosensitive mask, known as photoresist, is applied to a metallic surface, protecting areas where material is to be retained. The sheet is then exposed to UV light and put through a development […]
Industry Spotlight: Photochemical Etching
Leave a CommentPhotochemical etching (also referred to as chemical milling) is a precise manufacturing process to create intricate patterns or shapes on metal sheets. It utilizes a photosensitive material (photoresist) applied to the surface before placing a photographic mask on top. This combination is exposed to UV light to undergo a chemical reaction, leaving behind the desired […]
Unlocking Precision and Efficiency: Exploring the World of Waterjet Cutting Services
Leave a CommentWaterjet cutting is a precision industrial process used to cut materials using a high-pressure water stream. The waterjet stream is directed onto the material’s surface, eroding and slicing it accurately. This method is renowned for its versatility, as it can effectively cut through metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, wood, and composites. Companies offering waterjet cutting services […]
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, […]