NICKEL ETCHING

In the world of high-tech engineering, the margin for error is non-existent. When your project demands nickel components that are as durable as they are intricate, conventional machining often falls short. At Metching, we’ve mastered a quality-assured nickel etching service that combines chemical precision with rapid production, compatible with all nickel grades.

​​​​

How We Manufacture Precision: The Chemical Advantage

 

Unlike traditional methods that rely on physical force or intense heat, our nickel etching process is a non-thermal, non-contact method. We utilize a highly controlled chemical reaction to selectively dissolve material from a metal sheet.

​

By bypassing mechanical stress, we eliminate the common headaches of industrial manufacturing:

​

• Burr-Free Results: No jagged edges or microscopic debris.

• Stress-Free Integrity: The metal’s molecular structure remains unchanged, preventing warping.

• Aesthetic Excellence: Every part leaves with a smooth, high-quality finish ready for immediate use.

​

An Innovative Approach to Tooling

 

Traditional stamping requires expensive, rigid steel molds that take weeks to produce. Metching utilizes low-cost digital tooling. This shift from physical to digital allows us to:

​

1. Slash Lead Times: Move from prototype to full-scale production in days, not months.

2. Enable Limitless Complexity: If you can draw it, we can etch it. Intricate patterns that would break a physical punch are easily handled by our digital process.

3. Offer Unrivaled Flexibility: Design iterations can be made instantly without the cost of "re-tooling."

​

Versatility Across All Nickel Grades

 

Our capabilities extend from pure nickel to specialized alloys designed for extreme environments. Whether you need heat resistance or specific electrical properties, we have the expertise to etch it:

​

• Pure Nickel: High conductivity & corrosion resistance  >>>  Battery connectors, fuel cells

• Inconel: Outstanding heat & oxidation resistance  >>> Aerospace, exhaust systems

• Nickel Silver: Excellent solderability & shielding  >>> PCB shielding, jewelry

• Kovar: Thermal expansion matching hard glass  >>> Vacuum tubes, specialized seals

​

From Concept to Finished Component

 

Photo etching opens doors for high-tech applications where precision is paramount. Metching is a primary partner for industries requiring:

​

• EMI/RFI Shielding Cans for electronics.

• Heat Exchanger Flow Plates with complex channels.

• Precision Shims, Gaskets, and Washers for aerospace and automotive.

​

Beyond the etch, our comprehensive service includes post-processing options such as forming and plating. By handling the secondary finishing in-house, we optimize your supply chain and ensure your components are performance-ready the moment they arrive.​​

​

​