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Inconel Chemical Etching – Inconel Etching
Inconel, a family of nickel-chromium-based superalloys, is renowned for its exceptional resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and high temperatures. These properties make it invaluable in a variety of industries, including aerospace, chemical processing, and power generation. Etching Inconel, however, poses significant challenges due to its robust chemical and physical properties.
Inconel was developed by the Special Metals Corporation in the 1940s. Since then, it has become a staple in industries requiring materials that can withstand extreme conditions. The etching of Inconel, necessary for applications ranging from microfabrication to surface treatment, has evolved alongside advancements in technology and materials science.
Looking for reliable, quick-turn inconel etching services suppliers and more precision etching product manufacturers? With advance etching line, our unparalleled design and production capacity capabilities guarantee premier OEM inconel etching Parts to worldwide customers.
Our Inconel Plate/Sheet/Roll Etching Service
If you need inconel parts etched we are one of the most capable and affordable sources specializing in manufacturing custom etched parts on advanced photo etching machines with cnc precision. Through our Photo Chemical Etching process, the smallest and most complex designs are made possible such as electrical spring contacts, contact membranes, busbars, antennae and micro antennae, spring fingered contacts, heating elements and battery terminal as well as many other bespoke components to your own designs.
We can machine to print and accept the most common file formats including: .dwg .dxf .iges .step .sat as well as .pdf files. If you don’t see your file format here let us know. Please send us files to: [email protected] We can accept both small and large run jobs of custom inconel etching parts.
Our Etching Capabilities
- Etching of many grades of Inconel 625 and 718
- Combining Stamping, Laser Cutting,CNC machining and photochemical etching on sheets up to 2mm thick
- Etching of up to 0.025″ thick sheets as large as 22×12 inches
- Tolerances of ±.0005″ in many applications
How To Etch Inconel
Metal Grades For Inconel Etching
Inconel, known for its high resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and high temperatures, presents unique challenges for etching due to its robust properties. Etching involves selectively removing material from the surface of Inconel to create patterns or markings, a process crucial for various industrial applications. Here’s an overview of the metal grades commonly used in Inconel etching:
Inconel 600
Applications: Often used in furnace components, chemical processing equipment, and heat treating fixtures.
Etching Considerations: Requires specialized etchants due to its nickel-chromium composition, which resists traditional acidic etching solutions.
Inconel 625
Applications: Commonly found in aerospace applications, marine environments, and chemical processing due to its high tensile strength and excellent fatigue resistance.
Etching Considerations: Etching requires specialized chemical formulations capable of penetrating its corrosion-resistant surface.
Inconel 718
Applications: Widely used in aerospace, gas turbines, and nuclear reactors due to its high strength and reliability at high temperatures.
Etching Considerations: Requires precise control and advanced etching techniques due to its high mechanical strength and resistance to chemical attack.
Inconel X-750
Applications: Used in gas turbines, nuclear reactors, and rocket engines where strength and resistance to deformation under high stress are critical.
Etching Considerations: Requires specialized etching processes capable of handling its complex alloy composition and high-temperature stability.
Inconel etching plays a vital role in industries requiring materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions. Each grade of Inconel presents unique challenges and considerations for etching processes due to its specific alloy composition and properties. Advances in etching techniques continue to expand the capabilities of working with Inconel alloys, enabling their application in diverse and demanding environments.
Components That Are Produced By Etching Inconel
The popularity of inconel makes it a desirable metal for use in fabrication because it is easy to manufacture and has favorable properties for many industrial products.With the photo etching process, the metal is etched evenly without any structural deformations from the hard tooling used in stamping and punching.Since there isn’t a heat point of contact like laser cutting, the parts’ metal properties remain unchanged and free from thermal deformations.Get inspired by our custom etching part projects and contact us to Get Instant Quote for rapid prototype or inconel etching parts start from 1pcs.
Metal Etching Certification,Equipment List and Quality
We are committed to enlisting the full support of all employees to continuously improve our processes and enhance quality, thereby fulfilling our customer's needs with defect free products and services, on time and every time
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- Compliance in DFARS materials sourcing requirements
- Strict compliance with PPAP and Process FMEA
- Fully compliant with the exacting requirements of our customers
- ITAR registered
- NIST cybersecurity standard compliant
- Proprietary Patented quality systems
- Skilled in KanBan and other customer driven quality and inventory management systems
Metal Etching Material
BE-CU is experienced in precision etching various metals, allowing customers the freedom to specify components in hundreds of different materials.
The Surface Treatment Of Metal Etching Parts
Do you want your etching parts to be more corrosion-resistant or get a specific look? Metal finishing service is a essential choice to achieve your design perfectly. BE-CU – metal-etch.com is an accomplished finished parts manufacturer, our workers and craftsman are capable to provide precision metal etching services and a wide range of finishing services including aluminum anodizing, painting, passivation, electroplating, powder coating, polishing, black oxide, conversion coating, abrasive blasting, etc. We offers several common surface finishes to help improve functionality and aesthetics.
- Anodizing (Anodized)
- Passivation
- Plating (Electroplating)
- Painting
- Black Oxide (Hot Blackening)
- Polishing
- Powder Coating
- Heat Treatment
- Satin Finish
- Abrasive blasting (Sandblasting)
- Conversion coating
- Tungsten carbide coating
After browsing a list of metal finishing services, select a process based on essential considerations, like production time, cost-effectiveness, part tolerance, durability and applications. High-tolerance metal etching parts are not recommended to apply secondary metal surface finish, because the treatment may change the sizes of the finished part through removing or adding a small amount of materials.
Other requirements or custom designs, welcome to contact us for a free quote fast!