Custom Stainless Steel 304 316L Titanium Aluminum Metal Parts Metal Etching Service

Custom Stainless Steel 304 316L Titanium Aluminum Metal Parts Metal Etching Service

Our Advantages:

• Low MOQ accepted, flexible support for prototype and small-batch orders.

• Strict quality control at every stage, from raw material inspection to final product verification.

• All materials and finished parts are 100% inspected by experienced QC specialists.

• 13+ years of expertise in chemical etching, delivering mature processes, high precision, and refined patterns.

• Eco-friendly materials, fully compliant with European testing and environmental standards.

• Comprehensive fabrication capabilities, including chemical etching, embossing, engraving, die casting, and more.

• Fast response time – all inquiries are answered within 4–6 hours.

• Quick turnaround: samples ready in 3–7 days, mass production completed within 10–15 days.

• OEM & ODM services available, supporting custom designs and specifications.

What is Photo Chemical Etching?

Photo Chemical Etching (PCE)—also known as photochemical machining (PCM)—is a precision metal manufacturing process used to create complex, burr-free metal parts by selectively dissolving metal with a chemical etchant, guided by a photographic mask. Why Choose Photo Chemical Etching? Photo chemical etching is ideal when you need tight tolerances, intricate designs, and clean edges—especially for thin metal parts where traditional stamping or laser cutting may cause burrs, heat distortion, or high tooling costs.

Key Advantages of Photo Chemical Etching:

• High precision & fine detail (micro holes, slots, intricate patterns)

• No tooling or mechanical stress—no burrs or deformation

• Fast prototyping & low setup cost compared to stamping

• Design flexibility—easy to modify artwork

• Consistent quality for both small and medium production runs

How Photo Chemical Etching Works

1. Metal preparation
   A thin metal sheet (e.g., stainless steel, copper, brass, nickel, titanium) is cleaned and coated with a light-sensitive photoresist.

2. Photo imaging
   A phototool (artwork) containing the part design is aligned on the metal and exposed to UV light, transferring the pattern to the photoresist.

3. Developing
   The exposed or unexposed photoresist is removed (depending on resist type), revealing precise areas of bare metal.

4. Chemical etching
   The sheet passes through an etchant (such as ferric chloride), which dissolves the unprotected metal to form the required geometry.

5. Resist stripping & finishing
   Remaining photoresist is stripped, and optional finishing processes (polishing, plating, passivation, forming) are applied.

Photo Chemical Etching Products Range:

• Metallic Bipolar Plate
• Heat Exchanger Plate
• Precision Filter Mesh
• Metallic Speaker Grill
• Shaving Razor Blade
• Encoder Disc
• Shims & Gaskets
• Lead Frame
• EMI/RFI shielding
• Etched Metal Crafts

Photo Chemcial Etching Materials – Stainless steel 201, 202, 301, 304L, 304, 316, 316L, Iron 430, Aluminum, Copper, Brass etc.

Material Thickness – Between 0.02mm to 1.5mm

Tolerances – Tolerances can be held to +/-0.0002 of an inch (0.005 mm) depending on thickness of material.

Low Tooling Cost –  Photo-tools are produced using AI or CAD design with film to transfer image.

Tool Modification – Photo Chemical Machining allows the designer to make tooling changes in a matter of hours.

About us

13+ years Xinhaisen has pioneered developments in photochemical etching, achieving standards admired by the industry and appreciated by a global customer base from a wide range of high-tech engineering markets.

Since found in 2006, in affiliating with our customers we have pioneered many new production techniques and methodologies in order to better serve their needs. It is these techniques that have advanced our capabilities further, enabling us to take what was once considered art and turn it into a science.

Now, we became China`s leading photochemical etching specialist, with also the capacity of offering stamping and laser-cutting service. Our products include etching micro meshes&filters, tea&coffee infusers, shims&gaskets, Optical encoderdisk & strip, EMI/RFI shielding, Leadframes, connectors&contacts, printingstencils & foils and metal crafts.

Quality and service is our mission, Xinhaisen is committed to pursuing the highest standards of environmental performance. Responsibility for sustainability resides with all employees. The company has achieved ISO 14001 and IS0 9001 and is committed to maintaining that standard. With a fast response, high quality, best service and fair price, we have gained high reputation from our customers all over the world.