FAQs

A general rule of thumb, a tolerance of +/- 15% of the metal thickness is usually acceptable. Micro Etch Tech. can produce parts in any metal temper in thickness from foil to .062″.

Alfenol, Beryllium Copper, Brass, Cold Rolled Steel, Copper, Hardened Tool Steel, HY MU 80 and other magnetic materials, Inconel, Inconel X, Lead, Moly Permalloy, Nickel, Nickel Silver, Phosphor Bronze, Silicon Steel, stainless steel, Tin

We don’t etch:
Aluminum, Glass, Gold, Germanium, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Silicon, Titanium, Zinc

Typically, our average turnaround time is 2 weeks. If we have metal in stock and artwork is ready, turnaround time can be as quick as a week. Some projects can be done in as little as 24 hours. We can also do monthly releases.

We have a full set of design guidelines here.

We accept designs in the following formats:

• AutoCAD – DWG or DXF (Any release)
• IGS/IGES
• Fully dimensioned PDF
• AI – Adobe Illustrator for PC (can’t open Mac)
• CDR – Corel DRAW
• EPS (Need outline of parts and text, avoid lines/arcs with thickness).

We can convert some graphic files into Autocad. These files must be high resolution and they are mostly used for logos.

• JPG
• Bitmaps
• GIF
• TIF
• PNG

No. Because no mechanical forces are applied to the metal, the photochemical machining does not affect the hardness, grain structure, or ductility of the metals.

Yes we do. By receiving orders and design documents via email and fax we can work with international customers quickly and effectively.