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Acid Etching Manufacturers and Companies

IQS Directory implements a thorough list of acid etching companies and suppliers. Utilize our listing to examine and sort top acid etching companies with previews of ads and detailed descriptions of each product. Any acid etching company can provide acid etching services to meet your companies specific qualifications. An easy connection to reach acid etching companies through our fast request for quote form is provided on our website. The company information includes website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information. Customer reviews are available and product specific news articles. This source is right for you whether it's for chromatic acid etching, industrial acid etching, or acid etching aluminum.

  • Maple Grove, MN 763-425-4755

    We have over 23 years of manufacturing knowledge dedicated to providing whatever you need to fill your metal etching needs! Our acid etching goes unmatched by the competition. Our research and development department contribute to keeping us as innovators continually pushing the boundaries of conventional etching. To learn more about what we may do for you, visit our website today! We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • South El Monte, CA 626-443-7121

    VACCO is the industry leader of Photo Chemical Etching of metal & polyimide components and devices. We specialize in Stainless steel, Titanium, and Copper, but work with a variety of different materials. We have over 60 years of experience in Chem Etching, and we offer Micro Laser Cutting & Welding, and Diffusion & Adhesive Bonding services along with an extensive range of value-added services. Whether your application is large or small, VACCO can assist you from prototype to production.

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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!

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  • Santa Clara, CA 800-600-3322

    We are E-Fab, LLC, a leading provider of metal etching solutions. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we specialize in delivering high-quality metal etching services to a diverse range of industries. We offer a wide array of products and capabilities to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our metal etching process allows us to precisely etch intricate patterns, designs, and markings onto various types of metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and more.

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  • Broussard, LA 337-364-1991

    Advanced Graphic Engraving is a manufacturer engraved and printed materials for various industries. Our company’s goal is to continue to be the premier industrial engraving company by integrating highly motivated, creative people, state of the art equipment, and an intense focus on providing outstanding service and excellent quality. Contact Advanced Graphic Engraving today to get started!

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Acid Etching Industry Information

Acid Etching

Acid etching, otherwise known as chemical milling or chemical etching, is a chemical process used by many industrial metal parts manufacturers to etch, cut or engrave very delicate or precise lines into metal. This process involves very little mechanical work, for it is an almost entirely chemical procedure. Almost every type of metal can be chemically etched, including most types of steel, titanium, brass, nickel, copper and so forth.

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Applications of Acid Etching

Etched metals are usually quite thin, such as sheet metals or foils, although thicker metals such as coins and plaques are often etched as well. Parts made from chemical milling include stencils, plaques, printing plates, printed circuit boards, foil-stamping dies, and embossing dies for electronics, aerospace and automotive industries among others.

Acid Etching Process

The acid etching process has six main steps. First, the metal sheet to be etched must be stripped of all oils and chemicals. Cleansers are typically an alkaline cleaner to strip organic materials followed by an acid cleaner to remove chemical residue; neither of these cleansers can be too strong, or the polished surface of the metal will be scratched. Next, a masking is applied to the entire surface. Masking types are often tapes or paints, elastomers (rubber) or plastics. A pattern is cut into the masking in the same shape the metal is to be cut, then the cut masking is removed from the areas to be etched, and the chemical, or "reagent", is applied.

After the acid has achieved its desired etch, both the reagent and the remaining photoresist are stripped. The metal is polished, any irregularities in the cut are burnished, and the etching is finished. Various types of metal require different etchants, or reagents. For example, steel typically takes hydrogen chloride or nitric acid; aluminum uses sodium hydroxide; stainless steel etching and copper use iron chloride or nitric acid, and so on. When the reagent is applied, many factors are considered to determine how fast the etch or cut will be made, how much of a side-cut will be made, etc.; temperature, agitation, and often the concentration of hydrochloric acid all determine what type of cut will be made. Acid etching and engraving has become increasingly popular as chemical technology has improved, since chemical milling is much faster and more economic than mechanical milling. Mechanical milling usually involves large and costly machinery, and each part must be milled individually. Parts can be completed by chemical milling within hours of design. This is likely the reason why larger OEMs and industrial machinists are turning to chemical and photo milling.



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