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Aluminium Photo Etching Services
Qualitetch Ltd offers a top-tier aluminium photo etching service, leveraging their extensive experience and state-of-the-art processes to deliver superior metal components. Aluminium etching is a complex process whether it’s commercial grades like 5251 or aerospace grades such as T6 6061. The process of etching aluminium is particularly challenging due to its exothermic nature, which can cause the material to blow out and smut if not handled with precision. Through meticulous development with chemistry engineers, Qualitetch ensures the use of the highest quality ferric chloride etchant, leading to precise and intricate detailing not achievable with traditional machining. The technique is cost-effective for small production runs and prototyping as it bypasses the need for expensive tooling. The environmentally conscious process selectively removes material, ensuring minimal waste and high-quality surface finishes. With compatibility across various aluminium alloys, it’s a versatile solution ideal for aerospace, electronics, and automotive industries. Qualitetch’s robust inspection processes and additional services like plating, spot-welding, and bespoke assembly guarantee that each component meets exacting standards.
Qualitetch - Brass Photo Etching Services
Qualitetch Ltd specializes in the intricate process of brass photo etching, utilizing advanced photo chemical etching techniques to produce precise and burr-free metal components. Brass, an alloy known for its durability, malleability, and corrosion resistance, undergoes a refined process to achieve detailed designs necessary for various applications from EMI/RFI screening cans to musical instrument components. The process starts with design preparation, transitioning to UV exposure, and careful development to craft the desired patterns, followed by etching with an acidic solution, typically ferric chloride, to meticulously remove material from designated areas. The resulting etched brass retains its structural integrity, devoid of mechanical stress and burrs, and can be further enhanced with customized plating or coatings. This method is particularly cost-effective for prototyping and small production runs, offering significant material conservation and precision. The versatility of brass photo etching makes it a suitable choice for diverse industries including electronics, aerospace, and decorative arts, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and detailed components.
Phosphor Bronze Etching Services
Qualitetch Ltd is an industry leader in providing precision photo chemical etching services, particularly for phosphor bronze. Phosphor bronze, an alloy primarily composed of copper, tin, and phosphorus, is a celebrated material for its strength, corrosion resistance, and excellent electrical conductivity. These attributes make it highly useful for a wide array of applications such as electrical contacts, terminals, center conductors, shims, and spring contacts. By leveraging state-of-the-art UV-sensitive photoresist and ferric chloride etchants, Qualitetch ensures the creation of intricate, burr-free, and stress-free components that meet the highest engineering standards. The meticulous nine-step manufacturing process includes metal selection, cleaning, lamination, printing, developing, and final QA inspection, resulting in products that align perfectly with client specifications. Plating options, like tin and silver, and rigorous inspection protocols such as X-ray certification and FAIR reports, further exemplify the firm's commitment to quality. This versatile etching technique also finds applications in artistic fields and industries like aerospace and automotive, showcasing its adaptability and precision.
Qualitetch - Copper Photo Etching Services
Qualitetch is renowned for its precision in copper photo etching, a technique pivotal for manufacturing complex metal components with high electrical and thermal conductivity. This process is invaluable for creating intricate parts like electrical contacts, busbars, antennae, and heating elements from copper and Beryllium copper. Copper's malleability, conductivity, and corrosion resistance are fully retained, ensuring high-quality, burr-free, and stress-free components. The procedure involves cleaning the metal sheet, applying a light-sensitive photoresist, and using UV light exposure to form a pattern. This pattern is then etched in an acid solution, creating precise and detailed components. Chemical etching offers unparalleled precision, catering to both rapid prototyping and large-scale production, while maintaining copper's inherent properties. This method is highly beneficial across various industries, including electronics, automotive, and aerospace, providing reliable, high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Qualitetch's state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous QA inspection processes ensure top-tier manufacturing standards, making it a trusted partner for global industry leaders.
