Switzer was built on our expertise in photochemical etching. Ideal for many of our core industries, such as microwave components and industrial filtration, photochemical etching is extremely precise. We’ve spent decades perfecting our process, and our in-house engineers are ready to help optimize your designs.
Traditional manufacturing methods create heat and edge stress. Photochemical etching minimizes stress, resulting in stronger parts.
Because photochemical etching doesn’t use force, it eliminates the formation of burrs, creating an extremely precise result.
Without high tooling costs, it’s easy to go from prototype to high-volume production without additional costs or set-up delays.
Photochemical etching works from both sides, creating an unparalleled ability to achieve delicate features, even in thin metal sheets.
Photochemical machining is a clean, scalable option to attain unrivaled precision in your custom metal parts. Our process minimizes lead time and creates highly precise components without the hassles of traditional fabrication methods.
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SPECIFICATION
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Minimum Material Thickness |
.001” |
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Maximum Material Thickness |
.040” |
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Maximum Panel Size |
54” x 28” |
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Minimum Feature Size |
110% of thickness, to .006” |
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Minimum Land Area/Web Size |
60% of material thickness, to .002” |
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Minimum Etched Tolerance |
as low as +/-10% of material thickness, to +/-.001” |
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Minimum Inside Corner Radii |
= to material thickness |
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Minimum Outside Corner Radii |
*75% of material thickness *Sharper corners can be attained as required |
Chances are, your needs are specific. And our expertise is extensive. We want to learn as many of those specifics as possible before taking on your project – with careful attention to your need for discretion. When we know precisely what you need, we can develop a streamlined plan to produce it – in fact, we may be able to deliver more than you think.
Let’s bring your design to life so you (and we) can properly vet it. Our process actually allows for several designs to be arrayed on a single sheet, giving you more prototyping options than before. Producing your component exactly the way you need it is our only goal – often, prototyping is the best way to get there.
Our chemical etching process opens up a world of possibilities for your components. Every phase of this multi-step process is exceedingly precise and subject to stringent quality control – including 1st article inspections to guarantee dimensions. Our production processes are capable of both high and low volumes, and our production times are typically measured in days, not weeks, so you get your parts sooner.
When it comes to precision parts, Switzer delivers. Specifically, we deliver in economical bundles or whatever packaging arrangements you request. We understand that accurate deliveries are critical to your performance metrics, so we make a simple promise: if your delivery is late, we pay the freight.
When compared to stamping or forming manufacturing methods, our photochemical machining has efficiencies built into every step of the process to produce precise and complex metal bipolar plates and meshes with ease.