What is photo etching?
"Chemical etching (photo etching) is a photo-lithographic process whereby a phototool is used to block UV light from exposing the area of a sheet of metal which has first been cleaned and laminated with photoresist. The sheet is developed, which washes away the unexposed photoresist, leaving a very precise mask of hardened photoresist behind. This patterned sheet is then exposed to concentrated etchants which very precisely dissolve any exposed material."
Photo etching, also known as photochemical etching mesh, metal etching mesh and photoelectric etching metal mesh, is a highly precise, tightly controlled corrosion process used to produce complex metal components with very fine detail. Etching mesh refers to the hollow mesh formed by etching metal plates using corrosive liquids or laser engraving. Used for integrated circuit printing, fluorescent screen electronic grid, precision filter, microelectrode components, etc. We can make customized etching metal mesh according to your drawing. Combined with advanced photo-etching and other process technologies, our etching metal mesh has advanced and irreplaceable advantages over traditional stamping and electroforming.
Product Description
| Product Name |
Customized Etching Grid Mesh/Precise Filter Screen/Stainless Steel Etching Sheet |
| Material |
All kinds of metal, Stainless Steel, Middle Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Brass, alloy and strip |
| Size |
According to your requirements |
| Thickness |
Range from 0.04mm to 1.0mm |
| Technique |
High precision etching |
| Minimum Hole |
1.2 times by the thickness |
| Minimum Space |
As the thickness |
| Feature |
No burrs, no broken point, no plugging hole,Etching is simply a high-quality, fast-turnaround and low-cost alternative for machining flat metal parts. It offers you the precision and accuracy unavailable in other type of milling processes. |
| Application |
Oil, chemicals, food, pharmaceutical use sophisticated filters, filter plates, filter cartridges, filters;Electronic Industry Leakage metal plate, cover, flat pin, lead frame, metal substrate;Optical precision machinery and plane parts, parts of spring; Other create advertise board, trademarks and fine crafts.we can design and produce that you may have for precision equipment, electronics and other fields. |
Benefits of Photochemical Machining (Chemical Etching)
Photo tools are inexpensive
The price of the majority of phototools used in chemical etching are between $300 and $400. This is thousands of dollars less than the cost of using hard tools for etching equivalent metal parts.
Fast to produce
Photochemical machining typically takes less than a day, often less than an hour, to complete, which means your custom, brand new parts can be ready to ship the same day. Standard lead times are 5-7 days from order date, with an optional expedited service available.
Higher precision
Our produces, stores, and uses the phototools in our in-house, temperature and humidity controlled clean room. The tools rarely leave this environment so there are no variations in size, and it remains consistent - as do we.
Photochemical machining or Chemical Etching has the ability to produce complex geometries within very strict tolerances, and the good news is that increased part complexity is very rarely a cost driver.
Production Volume - We have the capabilities to help with your prototype and help with production high volume orders.
Why use photo etching?
The photo etching process offers a cost-effective alternative to stamping, punching, laser and waterjet cutting when machining precision components from thin gauge metals - up to 1.5mm thick - including stainless steel, nickel and nickel alloys, aluminium, copper and copper alloys and hard-to-machine metals such as titanium.
When component integrity is critical, photo etching is often the only suitable metal machining technology as metal temper and magnetic properties are unaffected.
Advantages
1. low cost for molding or tooling
2. advanced & standardization workshops and facilitates
3. high-tech and high precision manufacturing equipment
4. ROHS compliant & environment friendly products
5. professional technical specialists and management personel
6. 100% in house inspection before delivery
Product Show
Application
The products we make are widely used in electronics, personal care, sensors, precision measurement, hardware, semiconductor, optical, communications, automotive engineering, medical, aerospace, petrochemical, precision engineering industries, Medical implants, Speaker grilles, Oil control valves, Air intake grilles, Water filtrationetc.
Technique
Using photo etching not laser cut or stamping. By photo etching, the edges of the springs is smooth without any burr. By stamping, the mold cost is high and the thin products will be out of shape easily, but photo etching will keep the thin products flat enough.
Photo etching technology
Using photo mask, the product pattern is copied on the metal material by the exposing machine. Then, etching it by liquid medicine. The distortion and burr will not be made by such chemical process, and the material could be kept flat. After the final washing process, the products will be very clean.
Half Etching
By exposing different patterns to the front and back side of the material, it is possible to etching single side of the metal material. The etching depth is about 2/3 of the material thickness.
Taper Etching
By etching different sizes from the front and back side of the material, a tapper hole could be made. The tapper shape could be adjusted.
No Burr and Distortion
Unlike machining or pressing, since etching is corroding the metal material by the chemical liquid, the burr or distortion will not be occurred during the process.
Our features
From prototype to mass production
Our production line both for making prototypes as will as mass production to meet a broad range of customer needs.
No bridge etching
Etching without making bridges on products is possible. Suitable for spring or complex pattern which can not have bridge.
Lined Material Etching
By using the no bridge etching technology, we could also etching the lined material for heater of heat or others products.
And the adhesive could be peeled off without heat is efficient for production.
Big size or roll material is also available. Please contact us for the details.
Available for Large Size
The max. size for our etching equipment is 1050*1750mm.
High Precision Mesh or Perforated Plate by Etching
Metal mesh products or perforated metal could be produced by etching and weaving technology of Nippon Filcon. Small quantity or large size is also available.
Short Lead time for Urgent Case
The short lead time (from 2 days ) for prototype is possible. Please contact us for the details (material, thickness, pattern, etc..)
Substrade Material
Stainless
SUS304 SUS301 SUS316 SUS430 SUS631, Others
Copper
Oxygen-free Copper, Tough Pitch Copper, Phosphor Bronze, Brass,Beryllium Copper, Other Copper material for lead frame.
Nickel Alloy
Alloy 42, Kovar, Permalloy, Nichrome, Invar Alloy, Inconel Alloy, Others
Special Metal
Molybdenum, Aluminum Alloy, Titanium Tungsten Steel, Gold, Silver, Others
Special Material
Glass, Clad Material, Glass Epoxy Board (+Metal Foil)
We also etching the material provided by customers.
Please contact us to know if the material is suitable for etching.
Hole Type
Product examples
Leadframe, electrode, metal mask, encoder, slit, speaker mesh, number plate, carrier/jig, mesh for printing, grid, discharge (the OA machine parts), design plate, EMI shielding mesh, film heater, parts for fuel cells or Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
| Description |
Industry |
Process Detail |
| JIG |
Chip Industry |
Etching+Compond Processing |
| Parts for Printer |
Printer Industry |
Etching+Surface Treatment |
| The parts for Inkjet head |
Printer Industry |
Etching+Compond Processing |
| The seperator for fuel cell |
Fuel Cell Industry |
Etching+Compond Processing |
| Encoder |
Optical Industry |
Etching+Surface Treatment |
| Metal Mask |
Optical Industry |
Large size etching /Surface treatment/Compond Processing |
| Mesh |
Automotive Industry |
Etching +Compond Processing |
| EMI Shielding Mesh |
FPD Industry |
PET+Cu composite film etching |
| Touch Panel Electrode |
FPD Industry |
Special composite film etching |
Applicable scope
1. Medical reconstructive surgery mesh
2. Filtration (minimum 75 microns)
3. Extrusion screen for fiber and plastic
4. Protective barrier filter for contamination
5. Faraday shielding for medical sensors
6. Air flow control for paper transport
7. Sorting & Sieving
8. EMI/RFI Shielding
9. Carrier and Supports
10. metal plate and the design of complex metal accessories and elegant handicraft
11. etching processing various kinds of metal,alloy and stainless steel plate, strip,
12. thickness and 2mm scope: 0.5 mm, especially for thin sheet below,
13. petroleum, chemical, food, pharmaceutical precision filter, filter plate, filter canister, filters
14. electronic industry with metal plate, plate leakage, lead, lead frame, metal substrate
15. precision optical and mechanical parts, components, plane spring
16. friction slices and other parts of concave and convex surface
17.It is widely used in integrated circuits, fluorescent display screens, precision filters, microelectrodes, etc.
Production Process
Packaging
1.LCL: packed with plastic film then on the pallets
2.FCL: Nude packing
3.Other special package according to customers' requirements.
--- Packaging options
1. left in sheet
2. detached
3. bulk packed
4. box in foam layer
5. pe , boxes
Your enquiry and visit would be very much welcomed!
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