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Nickel Chemical Etching – Nickel Etching
Nickel etching is a process used to produce precise and intricate designs or patterns on nickel and nickel-based alloys. This technique is employed across various industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, due to nickel’s desirable properties such as corrosion resistance, durability, and conductivity.
The history of nickel etching dates back to the early 20th century when advancements in material science and chemistry allowed for more sophisticated methods of manipulating metal surfaces.
Early techniques were rudimentary and often involved trial and error with various acids and chemicals. As technology progressed, more precise and controlled methods were developed, leading to the sophisticated techniques used today.Looking for reliable, quick-turn nickel etching services suppliers and more precision etching product manufacturers? With advance etching line, our unparalleled design and production capacity capabilities guarantee premier OEM nickel etching Parts to worldwide customers.
Our Nickel Plate/Sheet/Roll Etching Service
If you need nickel 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 nickel etching parts.
Our Etching Capabilities
- Etching of many grades of nickel, including stainless steel,inconel 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 Nickel
Metal Grades For Nickel Etching
Nickel etching involves removing layers of nickel from a substrate to create precise and intricate patterns. The choice of nickel grade can significantly impact the etching process and the quality of the final product. Here are some common nickel grades used for etching:
Nickel 200
Properties: Good thermal and electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and magnetic properties.
Applications: Used in electronic components, battery components, and chemical processing equipment.
Nickel 201
Properties: Improved resistance to embrittlement by intergranular carbides at elevated temperatures.
Applications: Suitable for applications where higher temperatures are involved.
Nickel 205
Properties: Better mechanical properties and improved machinability.
Applications: Often used in electrical and electronic applications requiring high precision.
Nickel-Iron Alloys
Properties: Low thermal expansion (Invar 36) or specific thermal expansion properties matched to other materials (Alloy 42).
Applications: Used in applications requiring precise dimensional stability over temperature changes, such as in electronic devices and precision instruments.
Nickel-Copper Alloys
Properties: Excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and good weldability.
Applications: Suitable for marine applications, chemical and hydrocarbon processing equipment.
Nickel-Chromium Alloys
Properties: High resistance to oxidation and corrosion, high melting point, and good mechanical properties.
Applications: Commonly used in heating elements and high-temperature applications.
Components That Are Produced By Etching Nickel
The popularity of Nickel 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 Nickel etching parts start from 1pcs.
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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!