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What is photo etching?

It is highly accurate and flexible process with low risk, which is also very economic.

This process is also known as an acid, metal, or a chemical etching. It is less stressful than a traditional method, such as a laser cutting, for example. Qualitetch can offers you a high quality photo etching services and also the final product as precise as possible. We listen our customers and their needs, because their satisfaction is on the first place for us.

Photo etching service includes the next few steps:

Step 1: Creating phototool – preparation process is very important process, because if it’s done correctly, the possibility of getting the perfect final product is higherStep 2: Selecting material – we use the materials such as Aluminium, Bronze, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, Spring Steel, Silver, and much moreStep 3: Cleaning material – this process servs to remove any residual oils. It is very important to have clean surfaces on the metal before we jump to the next stepStep 4: Photoresist coating – after the material is well cleaned, the sheets are coated with the photosensitive resistStep 5: UV exposure – the sheet is now exposed to UV light to create the desired imageStep 6: Developing process – soft part is washed away, and the harder remainsStep 7: Etching process – now after the first six steps, it’s time for photo or chemical etching, where we put the material into etching machineStep 8: Stripping process – photoresist, the remaining resist must be removedStep 9: Final inspection -this is also the main part of the process, because the final product is what we give to our customers. So, the product should be with no defects and no imperfections!

The etching process is very precise process used to produce metal components. Photo etching has an important role all ove the world in the production of decorative and precise items, such as foils nad sheets. It can produce components for many industries: medical, mechanical, or decorative. So, as we can see, it is very important process which needs to be done by a team of professionals.

If you really want the perfection, the high quality and economic work done, with the quick and great results, you’re at the right place. Qualitetch is the best photo etching service solution who offers you the most precise and controlled product you need.