Before discussing the benefits of chemical etching by Qualitetch it is important to know what chemical is and how it works.
What is Chemical Etching?
Chemical etching is a process of manufacturing certain metal parts that can be manufactured by removing materials very precisely from selective areas with the help of chemicals. This process is also known as a high precision subtractive manufacturing process in which baths of temperature-regulated etching chemicals are used.
Chemical etching is a very cost-effective and time-saving method of creating more flexibly designed products without needing to smooth them as compared to other techniques of micro-manufacturing like CNC, EDM, Water jetting and laser cutting, etc. It is one of the best methods of manufacturing precision metal parts that can be used for industrial production as well as prototyping.
Working of Chemical Etching process
The process of chemical etching can be performed in a number of steps like cleaning, laminating, exposing, developing and etching but the process completes after the step of stripping. After completing the process all the components are inspected rigorously to ensure its precision.
First of all, the sheet of the material to be etched known as the substrate is laminated with a layer of resist that is sensitive to light or photosensitive material. Then a positive image of the design of the part is developed on this layer by selectively exposing it to the UV light. The patterned substrate is then exposed to an etching chemical which removes the selectively unprotected part of the substrate to get the metallic product. In order to get the best results every step is performed under extremely controlled conditions.
Advantages of Chemical Etching
In a design manufacturing process used for manufacturing industrial components, chemical etching offers a number of benefits as compared to other manufacturing processes. These advantages may include:
Flexible and inexpensive tooling for quick changes in design and prototypingMaintains the properties of metal Repeatability for bulk production of parts with complicated designs is affordableBurr-free production of parts with low tolerancesA quick rotation of the process
Role of Qualitetch in chemical etching industry
Qualitetch offers the right solution if you need precisely chemically etched components. They are providing manufacturing solutions for precision etched parts, according to the requirements of their customers, by using the process of chemical etching and photo etching for more than 30 years.
Qualitetch is well respected and known all over the world including the UK for its knowledge and experience in providing manufacturing solutions according to the need of its clients as they use the best method of photo etching and chemical etching.
During these years the company has achieved this reputation by progressively developing new methods of chemical etching effectively. They have increased their technical capabilities and the range of processes and services used for manufacturing products by using various other methods like metal stamping, EDM wire erosion, laser cutting, and punching, etc.
Thus, Qualitetch has become the best provider of solutions for chemical etching metal components throughout the world because it is competent to provide services of unmatched quality by using its passion and positive attitude for all types of projects.