Metal Etching

Metal etching, also referred to as metal engraving, is the process of creating grooves, fine lines or impressed designs on metal parts or sheets. There are a number of different methods with which to achieve the desired pattern or finish on a metal part; the most common of these methods are mechanical or chemical machining or acid etching.

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Chemcut Corporation
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State College, PA
800-243-6288
Chemcut is a leading supplier of chemical etching equipment to the chemical milling/etching industry. We deliver superior machines, competitive pricing, the finest etch quality and replacement parts shipped within 24 hours.
Big Apple Visual Group
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New York, NY
877-244-2775
To assure that your brand or business name makes an impression, rely on our photo etching process. If your purpose is industrial or for graphic effect, we can handle the project. You can provide the artwork or we will do the designing for you. Leave your project in the hands of experts for dazzling photo etched products.
Founded in 1946, Texas Nameplate uses chemical etching, photo etching and other processes to produce identification tags, labels and nameplates from aluminum, brass, vinyl, stainless steel and other materials. Our products have been used on oil field equipment, government items and more.
ID3, Inc.
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Arlington Heights, IL
800-995-9781
ID3 does metal etching for nameplates and logos. We create metal etched nameplates in aluminum, zinc, stainless steel and brass. There is no minimum order at ID3, and our 3D or multi-colored etched nameplates have a quick turn around and can have little to no extra tooling.
Accubeam Laser Marking, Inc.
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Sarasota, FL
800-966-5643
Since 1999, Accubeam Laser Marking has been a growing provider of laser marking, including metal etching and metal engraving. We can mark, etch and engrave on a number of metals, alloys, plastics and glass and components like panels, dials, gauges, hoses, connectors, pins, surgical implants, etc.
United Western Enterprises, Inc.
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Camarillo, CA
800-964-6461
An ISO 9001:2000 Registered company. Precision photo chemical etching of most metals, thickness ranging from 0.0003 to 0.063 inches. In addition, our services include in-house forming, heat treating and plating. Typical applications are flat springs, lead frames, shielding, shims, screens and virtually any small close tolerance part originating from thin metal.
Advanced Metal Etching, Inc.
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Ligonier, IN
800-747-5749
AME is equipped to provide a full range of metal etching services-copper etching, brass etching, alloy etching and more. Our equipment capabilities allow etched parts from .002"-.040" thick and prototype to production order sizes with quick turnaround. We serve a variety of industries, including electronics, computer, medical and aerospace. For more information contact us at ame@metaletching.com.
Summit Corporation of America
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Thomaston, CT
860-283-4391
The Photo Milling Division of Summit Corporation of America specializes in using chemical etching. We make prototypes as well as complete production runs. Chemical milling has been performed on such items as contacts, encoder discs, flat springs, heat sinks, screens and stepped lids.
Universal Metal Marking Co.
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Paramount, CA
562-634-6300
At UMMCO, we believe that your contact marking needs to be clear and permanent. Among the processes we use to make an impression for your design, logo, trademark or other pertinent information are electrochemical etching, laser etching, electric etching, engraving, EDM, 3D engraving and more.
Metal etching and engraving are the basis of Industrial Engraving Solutions. We perform services such as part marking and barcoding, as well as engraving on promotional products and awards for presentations. We strive to individualize and enhance the way industrial parts look.
NEWCUT, Incorporated
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Newark, NY
315-331-7680
With metal etching capabilities extending from A to Z - aluminum to zirconium, NEWCUT, Incorporated offers the industry's most extensive line of metal etching services available among metal etching companies. Using precision metal etching, NEWCUT engineers burr and tab free thin gauge metal parts while enforcing strict quality standards. NEWCUT embraces the most current metal etch technologies.
As artistic chemical etchers, Ostrom Glass and Metal Works places emphasis on creativity and design when performing chemical etching services. As one of the few art-based chemical etching companies, Ostrom works with a broad range of metals for photo chemical etching in order to create unique and elaborate designs. Chemical engraving by Ostrom isn't simply a service, but an experience as well.
Micro-Etch Company
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Gardena, CA
310-217-1385
For over 20 years, Micro-Etch Company has built its reputation as one of the industry`s leading metal etching companies offering precise tolerances and fast turnaround. Micro-Etch metal etching services employed include aluminum etchings, copper etchings and brass etchings, as well as metal etches for various other metals. From large production runs to one sheet, you`re secure with Micro-Etch!
Italix Company Inc.
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Santa Clara, CA
888-448-2549
Founded in 1977, we offer photochemical machining to make products from copper-based alloys plus ferrous and high-nickel alloys. We have used chemical milling to produce items for the architectural, decorative, mechanical and motion picture industries. Secondary operations also available.
American Nameplate
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Chicago, IL
800-878-6186
We offer top quality nameplates produced by custom nameplate craftsmen. Nameplate choices include desk and corporate nameplates, safety signs, military ID, etching and nameplate engraving, and labels and decals. We offer metal nameplates including aluminum, brass, bronze and stainless steel name plates and tags.
Metal Craft Machine & Engineering provides CNC machining services for medical, computer and aerospace industries. We strive to exceed customer expectations of quality, service and innovation. Whether you require CNC milling, grinding, turning or many other processes, skilled professionals guide you from start to finish. We also do laser etching and passivation.
Mech-Tronics
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Melrose Park, IL
708-344-9823
Mech-Tronics provides photochemical etching to produce precise parts from materials such as aluminum, beryllium copper, brass, stainless steel and more. Our manufacturing facility has the ability to develop your concept from start to finish with the many services that we provide.
Great Lakes Engineering, Inc.
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Maple Grove, MN
763-425-4755
As an ISO 9001:2000-certified company, Great Lakes Engineering provides high-quality metal chemical etching and step etching. We also offer laser-cut stencils, mini handheld stencils, nickel plating deposition and our Cleankut™ electropolish process on stencils. Call for metal etching today!
Marking Methods, Inc.
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Alhambra, CA
626-282-8823
Do you want or need to leave everlasting ID marks on your product (bar codes, graphics, logos, serial numbers)? We are the company to do that for you via electrochemical etching. We perform our metal etching on aluminum, carbide, stainless steel and other conductive metals. We handle .0001"-0.010" thicknesses.
PEI is a leading producer of photochemical machining and photochemical etching precision and decorative metal parts. We use chemical machining and etching as a process to selectively remove material by chemical action, creating extraordinary cost-effectiveness. In business since 1967.
Vaga Industries
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South El Monte, CA
626-442-7436
We specialize in the unique, advantageous photo chemical machining process. For prototypes, short & volume runs, acid etching is used to create precision thin metal parts from virtually any metal. This chemical etching process lowers cost and is stress & burr free. Decorative panels to formed parts.
New England Etching Company
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Holyoke, MA
413-532-9482
Specialists in product identification since 1931, our nameplate manufacturing includes metal etching, lithography & photo process imaging. We produce name plates, labels, & signage. An ISO 9002 company, we provide engraved nameplates & metal nameplates in aluminum, brass & stainless steel. Providing etched & lithographed graphic identification products as well as commercial product identification.
Thin Metal Parts
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Colorado Springs, CO
719-268-8300
Thin Metal Parts, a division of Photo Stencil, provides chemical milling, laser-cutting, electroforming metal fabrication and prototyping for the automotive, aerospace and textile industries, as well as NASA and the DoD. Our capabilities include CAD services, expert engineering, photo-tooling and more. Visit our website today!
Photo Etch Technology
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Lowell, MA
978-805-5006
Photo Etch Technology has extensive CAD/CAM capabilities along with several chemical milling systems. We offer a prototype package, which includes tooling and a minor evaluation of parts. Photo Etch performs decorative and engineered precision chemical milling in a multitude of materials.
Industrial Etching, Inc.
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East Longmeadow, MA
800-373-8885
Looking for custom nameplates? We manufacture printed, etched, painted, or engraved nameplates for information, warning, or numbering applications. Color matches are available, and we offer metal nameplates in brass, stainless steel, aluminum or plastic nameplates. In business since 1958.
Fotofab
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Chicago, IL
773-463-6211
At Fotofab, we do chemical etching, which some people refer to as chemical milling, chemical etching. Doing the best in photochemical machining processes, Fotofab can manufacture high-precision, flat metal parts. We are also able to etch away any of the materials that are unwanted on your products. Visit our website for more information.
Interplex Industries, Inc.
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College Point, NY
718-961-6212
Interplex Industries brings you the chemically etched parts you've been looking for. Reel-to-reel photochemical etched parts are part of what we manufacture. You can trust our Interplex Etch Logic.
Hi-Electronics, Inc.
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Los Angeles, CA
323-913-7982
Hi-Electronics welcomes you and is ready to bring you the best in product and customer service. Among the markets that we most often serve are automotive, aircraft, electronic and computer. We bring precision photo-etched and chemical milling products and services. We are an ISO and Mil Spec. compliant company, bringing only top notch quality. Don't wait another minute, visit our website today!
Photo-Chem Etch Corporation
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Sun Valley, CA
818-767-0071
Since 1974, Photo-Chem Etch Corporation has been a leading producer of high-quality products through the use of chemical milling & diverse metal etching services. As an adaptable metal etching company, we offer photochemical etching, metal etching and metal chemical etching. We also offer plating, forming & custom products from prototype to production. Serve audio, electronics & signs industries.
Paddock Industries, Inc.
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Smithton, IL
800-458-3546
Paddock is the place to find nameplates. Processes include screen printing, etched, embossed, serialized and we have single or multiple colors available. Forming and hole punching are also popular possibilities. We were established in 1968, and we're still the name that makes the plate. Visit soon!
Acu-Line Corporation
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Seattle, WA
206-634-1618
Acu-Line performs photochemical etching to make products for the architectural, electronics, graphic, jewelry, ornamental and sheet metal industries. Metal etching has been used to create such products as components, name plates, metal art, signs and more. Give us a call.
Identity is important, even to products. Via our chemical etching or photo etching, we produce many types of identification-bar code plates, ID tags, logos, seat tags, serial plates, signs and more. If you are unsure of the best process to use or the proper material, we are here to help.
Bronze Memorials, Inc.
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Port St Lucie, FL
772-807-7599
Bronze Memorials can help you with the etched plaques that you have been looking for. For 34 years, Bronze Memorials has been a trusted memorial business. We've done etching on bronze, brass, aluminum and other materials for such things as signs, photos, memorial and garden plaques, honor roll, church plaques and other custom products as well. Contact us today for a quote on your etching needs.
Bay Bronze Company Inc.
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Roseville, CA
800-611-7117
Creating custom sign and metal etching work, Bay Bronze Company is your source for high-quality architectural signage and metal castings. We use chemical etching to make custom nameplates and plaques, and we have capabilities to perform engravings and create signs for a multitude of applications.
Advance Corporation
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Cottage Grove, MN
800-328-9451
Advance Corporation started in 1941 and has since been providing the best service with honesty and responsibility. We manufacture magnesium dies used for stamping, hot stamping, embossing, printing and other processes. Etched metal dies, plates and cuts are other ways to describe out products. They are all applicable for paper, leather, decals, plastics, aluminum and more. Visit us soon!
Grace Manufacturing Inc.
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Russellville, AR
479-968-5455
Serving industrial applications since 1966, Grace Manufacturing specializes in photochemical machining, laser cutting and wire EDM. We often combine metal etching and laser cutting for parts with pocket features or stepped channels. Grace Manufacturing is an ISO 9001-certified company. Contact us.
ChemArt Company
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Lincoln, RI
800-521-5001
Among our manufacturing processes is photochemical machining. ChemArt uses photo etching on metals of .001"-.060" thicknesses. Since 1976, we have been serving the aerospace, automotive, computer, defense, electronics and medical industries. Our company has industrial and decorative divisions.
Lasermation Inc.
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Philadelphia, PA
800-264-3808
Lasermation Inc. does a variety of metal etchings with the help of lasers. We provide photo-chemical etching/milling, selective plating, engraving, routing and woodwoorking. We also have a variety of finishing services from painting to bar coding. Call us today to see how we can provide you with quality metal etchings.
A & G Engraving, Inc.
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Los Angeles, CA
323-583-9085
A&G Engraving brings you quality craftsmanship. Dies produced from brass, copper and magnesium are especially designed for this trade. You, our customer, are our number one priority. Within 24 hours, we are able to produce your copper or magnesium photoengraved dies. We also do hot foil stamping dies, debossing dies, high frequency dies and other engraving related solutions. Visit us today.
Northeast Laser & Electropolish provides chemical etching, laser engraving, deep engraving, electropolishing and other laser processing and finishing services to a variety of products. We`re experienced with bare and coated metals, glass, leather, marble, plastics, and wood.
International Etching, Inc.
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Providence, RI
888-781-6800
International Etching, honored by the US Small Business Administration and with the Rhode Island Small Business of the Year Award, specializes in photo-chemical machining or photo-etching - a superior way to fabricate thin metal precision industrial or decorative parts with complex geometries.
Creative Metal Industries is a custom architectural metal products company specializing in the etching and metal finishing of decorative elevator doors, etched plaques, and signs made of aluminum, bronze, copper, and stainless steel. The beauty of etching becomes not just a surface treatment but an architectural detail offering durability and resistance to abuse.
ACSCO Products, Inc
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Burbank, CA
800-486-4486
ACSCO Products offers a range of manufacturing capabilities; more specifically, we metal etch nameplates for the automotive, commercial and electronic industries. Our metal etching service, with brushed or painted finishes, has worked for both high volume and specialty products.
The Conard Corporation
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Glastonbury, CT
800-443-5218
The Conard Corporation specializes in photochemical etching and etching on aluminum (plus other materials). Chemical etching has been used by us on such products as enclosures, flat springs, lead frames, PCB heat sinks, screens and other items. We have been in the chemical milling business since 1965.
JBR Associates, Inc.
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Lansdale, PA
215-362-1318
Chemical etching is among the marking services we offer. We keep our acid etching .002" to .005" in depth and then fill with contrasting ink. In business for 30+ years, we have produced many plastic and metal parts for aerospace, commercial, medical and military industries. Contact us for your needs.
CMR Manufacturing
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Phoenix, AZ
877-285-3255
At CMR Manufacturing we have more than 40 years of experience in photo chemical machining. We are able to bring you Leadframe and Power QFN manufacturing. You can visit our website for examples of our chemical milling applications. We serve aerospace, aircraft, automotive, military and other major industries. We produce quality and nothing else.
Suron produces step lids, contacts, RFI/EMI shields, flat springs, and other precision flat parts in a variety of metals, using Photo Chemical Machining and Electroforming. Industries serviced--Microwave, Micro-Electronic, Medical, Aerospace, Screen & Filter, and Automotive. ISO 2000:9001 certified.
Orbel Corporation
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Easton, PA
610-829-5000
Orbel offers chemical milling, photochemical etching, electroplating plus barrel and rack plating. When we started business, the battery, electrical and electronic industries were our primary customers. Today we serve many others as well. We are a QS 9000- and ISO 9002-certified company. Contact us.
Focused Beam Laser Engraving
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Forest, VA
434-525-2577
Welcome to Focused Beam, a marking shop filled to the brim with experience the industrial engraving applications for you. Typical turn-around time is 24 hours and our goal is to exceed our customer's expectations. Engraving in materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, wood, brass, plated metals and others are among our products. We also do custom engraving as well. Visit our website today.
IntelliCAM
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Greenville, WI
800-552-8580
IntelliCAM designs and manufactures identification products. Part of our services is stainless steel marking. Of the several processes we offer are included CNC engraving, chemical etching and laser engraving. Our Metalphoto® process provides images made from anodized aluminum and our screenprinting and engraving procedures also work with a variety of materials.
Northwest Etch Technology
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Tacoma, WA
800-343-2401
Precision photo chemical machining and etching is what brings a solid definition to what Northwest Etch Technologies is all about. We also do stainless steel etching among other metal chemical etching services. We started our business in 1978 and are now delivering products to 26 states and 10 foreign countries. Visit our website for further information!
Micro Parts, Inc.
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Eagan, MN
651-452-1017
Micro Parts (MPI) offers chemical milling of a variety of metals and alloys to meet your specifications. We offer metal etching, metal plating and metal finishing. Some typical parts we would produce by chemical etching are step lids, heat sinks, fluidic plates, radial springs, bus bars, etc.
Vivid Manufacturing Group
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Ft. Loramie, OH
877-504-2764
Vivid Manufacturing makes product identification nameplates and industrial signage for equipment rebuilders. We have engraved nameplates, metal nameplates made from aluminum, zinc, stainless steel, or molded plastic nameplates. Order sizes from within 18" x 28" and .060"-.300" standard thicknesses. We also do etched braille signs with a variety of shapes and colors for your custom design.
Microphoto, Inc.
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Roseville, MI
800-345-0568
Microphoto has been an industry leader in photochemical machining for more than a quarter century. We have used the chemical milling process on such items as connectors, electronic parts, fasteners, gaskets, shims, signs, springs, stampings, surgical blades and many other products.
Photochemical machining is the process we use on aluminum (and alloys), brass, copper, inconels, kovar, metal foils (less than .001" thick), metal sheets (up to .125" thick), mild steels, molybdenum, monels, nickel, phosphor bronze, stainless (300 & 400) and others. Trust your metal etching needs to us.
Powers Manufacturing
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Ontario, CA
909-947-0253
With over two decades of experience, Powers Manufacturing performs photochemical machining in prototype, short run or volume runs. We machine many metals including stainless steel alloys, mild steel alloys, carbon steels, copper and brass alloys and nickel alloys.
Bazzill Engraving Company
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Phoenix, AZ
602-437-9019
At Bazzill Engraving, we do personalized, industrial, custom, metal engraving and plastic engravings. Common materials that we use are hardened metals, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, bronze and many others. For over 34 years we've been serving the southern Arizona valley, so contact us today for guaranteed success!
Tech Met
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Glassport, PA
412-678-8277
We provide chemical milling services and other processes on a variety of alloys-aluminum; corrosion-resistant, complex ferrous alloys (zirconium, tantalum, niobium); high-temperature nickel and cobalt-based alloys. Contact us when chemical etching is appropriate for your product. NADCAP registered.
Metal Etching Technology
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Lumberton, NJ
609-261-2670
We manufacture electroformed stencils, laser cut stencils, and chemically etched stencils. If you need stainless steel, nickel, step down or step up solder masks, we have the technology to provide that for you. We also provide photoplots as tools for stencil manufacturing and inspection. For more about what we do, visit our website today!
Caliber Engraving
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Brea, CA
714-671-9495
Caliber Engraving offers you engraving technologies such as high powered laser technology and pantograph engraving. We serve mold making, metal stamping and product marking industries. We have dies for metal marking, hot stamping, branding tools, leather, wood and more. Services include CNC high speed engraving, chemical etching, deep laser engraving, and laser product marking. Visit us today!
Etchit
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Buffalo, MN
888-638-2448
Etchit is your high-quality solution for custom-manufactured precision metal parts and components. We use photochemical machining to make products for such industries as aerospace, audio, automotive, computer, circuit board, decorative and fastener. Does your product need photo etching processes?
Max Levy Autograph, Inc.
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Philadelphia, PA
800-798-3675
Photochemical etching and chemical milling are the processes we use in the manufacture of delineated parts and phototooling in ceramic, metallic, optical and thin film plus other substances. Max Levy also betters the systems of manufacture for half-tone screens and etching plates used in graphic arts.
Composidie Inc.
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Apollo, PA
724-727-3466
As world-class providers of manufacturing solutions, Composidie brings you the best in prototypes, grinding & machining, die design & building, metal stamping, reel-to-reel etching & plating and expert assembly. Of our etching capabilities we bring you low-cost chemical etching that will support and work with your specific designs and requirements. Visit our website for more information.
Towne Technologies, Inc.
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Somerville, NJ
908-722-9500
Towne Technologies has been conducting research and development on chemical milling and electroforming for over 50 years. As a leading producer of precision etched metal products, we understand your need for high quality processes. Our services include metal etching and electroforming; additionally, we are able to manufacture custom iron oxide photoplates as well as holographic photoresist plates.
Precision Photo-Fab, Inc.
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Buffalo, NY
800-875-1093
Precision Photo-Fab is a complete service provider when it comes to producing and finishing metal parts. Because we understand that our parts are used by manufacturers in applications that require accuracy and consistency, we strive to produce the best. We perform chemical etching, laser plotting, metal cutting, CNC punching, soldering, deburring, ultrasonic staking, welding, assembly and more.
Southern Micro Etch, Inc.
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Pompano Beach, FL
954-781-5999
For over forty years Southern Micro Etch has been producing high quality photo chemical etching products. The photo etch milling process allows us to produce extremely precise parts quickly and without the need for secondary finishing. With a fast turnaround and wide range of materials, we are able to provide box shields, contacts, washers, encoder disks, decorative panels and much, much more.

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