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Etching Service

Get desired pattern with our efficient etching service like electronic housing, instrument panel, nameplate, etc. with tight tolerance. Get fast quote within 1 day. 
  • 50+ surface finishing
  • A great variety of metal materials available
  • Consistent and smooth etched surface for fine detail

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Etching Services

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Multiple Patterns

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Various Materials

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Fast and Efficient

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High Precision

Etched Metal Materials

Aluminum Image

High machinability and ductility, good strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminum alloys have good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural corrosion resistance.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size
NA
Min part size
NA
Zinc Image

Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a shiny-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Machining tolerances depend on the detailed material used.
Max part size
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Min part size
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Iron Image

Iron is an indispensable metal in the industrial sector. Iron is alloyed with a small amount of carbon – steel, which is not easily demagnetized after magnetization and is an excellent hard magnetic material, as well as an important industrial material, and is also used as the main raw material for artificial magnetism.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Machining tolerances depend on the detailed material used.
Max part size
1500*800*700mm
Min part size
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Titanium Image

Titanium is an advanced material with excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and strength-to-weight characteristics. This unique range of properties makes it an ideal choice for many of the engineering challenges faced by the medical, energy, chemical processing, and aerospace industries.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size
1500*800*700mm
Min part size
It depends
Steel Image

Steel is a strong, versatile, and durable alloy of iron and carbon. Its applications range from construction materials and structural components to automotive and aerospace components.
Steel is strong and durable High tensile strength Corrosion resistance Heat and fire resistance Easily molded and formed.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Machining tolerances depend on the detailed material used.
Max part size
1500*800*700mm
Min part size
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Stainless steel Image

Stainless steel alloys have high strength, ductility, wear and corrosion resistance. They can be easily welded, machined and polished. The hardness and the cost of stainless steel is higher than that of aluminum alloy.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size
1500*800*700mm
Min part size
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Bronze Image

Highly resistant to seawater corrosion. The material’s mechanical properties are inferior to many other machinable metals, making it best for low-stress components produced by CNC machining.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Machining tolerances depend on the detailed material used.
Max part size
1500*800*700mm
Min part size
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Brass Image

Brass is mechanically stronger and lower-friction metal properties make CNC machining brass ideal for mechanical applications that also require corrosion resistance such as those encountered in the marine industry.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Machining tolerances depend on the detailed material used.
Max part size
1500*800*700mm
Min part size
Copper Image

Few metals have the electric conductivity that copper has when it comes to CNC milling materials. The material’s high corrosion resistance aids in preventing rust, and its thermal conductivity features facilitate CNC machining shaping.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Machining tolerances depend on the detailed material used.
Max part size
The maximum size of the part is determined by the machines available and the complexity of the part.
Min part size
The minimum size of the part is determined by the machines available and the complexity of the part.

Surface Finishing for Metal Etched Parts

As Machined

As Machined

Stain
Bead Blasting

Bead Blasting

Matte
Sand Blasting

Sand Blasting

Matte, satin
Painting

Painting

Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, textured
Anodizing

Anodizing

Smooth, matte finish
Plating

Plating

Smooth, glossy finish
Polishing

Polishing

Chromate

Chromate

Smooth, glossy, satin

Why Choose Us for Precision Etching Service

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1-to-1 Quote Analysis

Just upload your 2D drawings or 3D models and you will get quote feedback in 24 hours. Our specialized engineers will analyze your design to avoid misunderstanding, communicate with you and offer an affordable price.

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High Quality Production Parts

The responsible and rigorous attitude towards materials, etching technique, surface finishing and CMM testing guarantee the consistent quality from prototyping to production parts. We won’t bother to check the parts quality before delivery.

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Fast Lead Time

The introduce of skilled engineers and professional quoters ensure the fast lead time. We set the priority for the arrangement of the order according to the requirements and order complexity.

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Instant Communication

For the sake of your benefits, every customer will have technical support to get in touch with us from quotation to delivery. You will get fast feedback for any question until it’s confirmed that you receive the satisfied parts.

Etching Tolerances and Standards

Standards

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Linear Dimension
±0.005 mm
Hole Diameters (Not Reamed)
±0.005 mm
Shaft Diameters
±0.005 mm
Part Size Restrictions
φ284×406 mm

Our Etching for Various Industrial Applications

We are proud to see our etched metal components used in a wide range of industries, such as medical, automotive.

Etching FAQs

Metal etching is a metal manufacturing technology that removes part of the material on the metal surface through chemical or electrochemical methods to form patterns, text or specific shapes. This technology is suitable for a variety of metal materials, including but not limited to:

Stainless steel: Stainless steel is one of the commonly used materials in metal etching due to its corrosion resistance and heat resistance.

Copper: Copper and its alloys (such as brass) have good electrical and thermal conductivity and are commonly used in etching printed circuit boards and other electronic products.

Aluminum: Aluminum and its alloys are lightweight and easy to process, and are often used for decorative etching and industrial applications.

Iron: Iron is one of the most common metals and can be used to make various structural parts and tools.

Nickel: Nickel has good corrosion resistance and heat resistance and is often used to make corrosion-resistant parts.

Titanium: Titanium is a high-strength, low-density metal that is often used in aerospace and medical fields.

Zinc: Zinc has good corrosion resistance and is often used in plating and alloys.

Lead: Lead is a soft metal that is often used in radiation protection materials and certain chemical industry applications.

Gold, Silver, and Platinum: These precious metals are often used for etching in jewelry making and certain specialized industrial applications.

Magnesium: Magnesium is a lightweight metal that is often used in aerospace applications.

Post-processing of metal etching is an important step to ensure product quality and performance. Common post-processing processes for metal etching such as Passivation
Polishing, Deburring.
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Distinguished Metal Etching Capabilities
prototyping
Process 1

Prototyping

Zintilon's rapid prototype service bridges the gap between product concept and market during the product development. skillful metal etching engineers, multiple international certifications, and top-notch CMM inspection ensure the accuracy and details of the prototype, meeting high standards of quality requirements.
  • Advanced Technology: metal etching, CMM inspection, elite engineers etc.
  • Quick Response: full support to ensure problem solved.
  • Customized service: customize precision etching solutions
production
Process 2

Production

Zintilon's on-demand production solution provides customers with a modern, efficient and customer-oriented production solution through its flexibility, high quality standards by our robust supply network and self-owned metal manufacturing capabilities, strict quality control inspection, etc.
  • Reasonable planning: precision resource allocation to ensure quick cycle time.
  • Etching SOP : advanced technology and strict QC processes.
  • Flexible Production: from rapid prototyping (1-20pcs) to low-volume production (20-1000pcs).

Wet Etching vs Dry Etching


Wet Etching vs Dry Etching: How to Choose the Right Etching Service

Wet Etching and Dry Etching are 2 different substractive manufacturing techniques applied to various fields such as semiconductor, microelectronics, and micromechanical systems (MEMS). Key differences as below:

Medium and Materials:

  • Wet Etching: Chemical solutions are usually used to remove materials. These solutions can be acidic or alkaline, depending on the type of material being etched.
  • Dry Etching: Gas plasma is used to remove materials. This usually involves physical sputtering or chemical reactions.

Control and Precision:

  • Wet Etching: Usually provides lower control and precision.
  • Dry Etching: Can provide better control and precision, suitable for manufacturing that requires high precision and complex structures.

Application Areas:

  • Wet Etching: Commonly used in mass production, such as etching of silicon wafers.
  • Dry Etching: More suitable for manufacturing that requires high precision and complex structures, such as manufacturing of semiconductor devices.

Cost:

  • Wet etching: has lower costs because it uses relatively cheap chemical solutions.
  • Dry etching: has higher costs because it requires complex equipment and control systems.
    The choice between wet etching and dry etching usually depends on factors such as specific application requirements, cost budget, required accuracy and environmental impact.

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