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Molybdenum Chemical Etching – Molybdenum Etching
Molybdenum chemical etching is a specialized process used in various industries to pattern, cut, or shape molybdenum components. This method employs chemical solutions to remove material in a controlled manner, allowing for the production of intricate designs and precise geometries that would be challenging to achieve through mechanical means. Molybdenum, a refractory metal with unique properties, is widely utilized in electronics, aerospace, and other high-tech applications due to its high melting point, strength, and resistance to corrosion.
Molybdenum (Mo) is a transition metal with atomic number 42 and an atomic weight of 95.95. Known for its robustness and high melting point (2,623°C or 4,753°F), molybdenum finds extensive use in situations demanding high thermal and structural stability. Its applications span from electrical contacts and semiconductors to aerospace components and industrial machinery. The complexity of machining molybdenum due to its hardness and brittleness has led to the adoption of chemical etching as a viable manufacturing technique.
BE-CU ETCH offers precision etching with multiple molybdenum alloys.
Our Molybdenum Plate/Sheet/Roll Etching Service
If you need molybdenum 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 molybdenum etching parts.
Our Etching Capabilities
- Etching of many grades of Molybdenum, including TZM,MHC,Mo-La,Mo-Cu and more
- 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 Molybdenum
Automatic Shearing 
Etching Metal 
Coating For Etching Parts 
Deinking 
Automatic Baking Line 
Automated Coating 
Inspection For Etching 
Exposure
Metal Grades For Molybdenum Etching
Molybdenum’s unique properties, including its high melting point, excellent thermal conductivity, and resistance to corrosion, make it an ideal material for a wide range of applications. The selection of the appropriate grade of molybdenum is crucial for the success of chemical etching processes. Different grades of molybdenum offer varying characteristics in terms of purity, alloy composition, and mechanical properties, which can influence the etching outcomes.
Pure Molybdenum
Electronics: Thin-film transistors (TFTs), electrodes, and interconnects.
Aerospace: High-temperature components such as rocket nozzles and heat shields.
Medical Devices: Implants and surgical instruments requiring high biocompatibility.
Molybdenum-Lanthanum (Mo-La)
Industrial Machinery: High-stress components such as molds and dies.
Aerospace: Turbine blades and other high-temperature applications where improved ductility and creep resistance are beneficial.
Lighting: Filaments and support structures in high-intensity lighting applications
Molybdenum-Rhenium (Mo-Re)
Aerospace: High-stress, high-temperature components such as turbine blades and space vehicle parts.
Medical: X-ray tubes and other diagnostic equipment.
Electronics: Advanced semiconductor devices and electrical contacts requiring superior performance and longevity.
TZM (Titanium-Zirconium-Molybdenum) Alloy
Aerospace: Critical components in jet engines and gas turbines.
Industrial: High-temperature furnace parts and hot working dies.
Defense: Armor-piercing projectiles and missile components due to its strength and durability.
Molybdenum-Tungsten (Mo-W)
Aerospace: Components exposed to extreme temperatures and aggressive environments, such as re-entry shields and rocket propulsion systems.
Electronics: High-performance electrical contacts and semiconductors.
Nuclear: Shielding and structural components in nuclear reactors due to their high melting point and radiation resistance.
Components That Are Produced By Etching Molybdenum
The popularity of molybdenum 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 molybdenum 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!
