- 4 leading manufacturers
- 19 additional suppliers
- 15 states and provinces
- 18 related categories
- 2 guide sections
Brass Etching Manufacturers and Companies
IQS Directory is a top industrial directory listing of leading industrial brass etching companies and suppliers. Access our comprehensive index to review and source brass etching companies with preview ads and detailed product descriptions. These brass etching companies can provide brass etching services to your specifications and application needs. A quick and easy to use request for quote form is provided for you to contact these brass etching manufacturers and suppliers. Each company has detailed profile information, locations, phone number, website links, product videos and product information defined. We are the right resource for your information requirement whether its for large brass etching, brass photo etchings, or etching polished brass.
Suppliers located in CA, MN, IL +12 more states
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Leading Brass Etching Manufacturers
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| Placement No. | Manufacturer | Location | Contact | Actions | |
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| 1 | MET Manufacturing Group, LLCThe MET Manufacturing Group, LLC process offers many technical & financial advantages in manufacturing various flat metal components. Try this precision etching, non-mechanical process for competitively priced, burr & stress free sheet metal products, up to 62 mil (.062”) thick. Our photo-chemical machining process is also known as photo-fabrication, photo etching, chemical milling & acid etching. | Mishawaka, IN | |||
| 2 | EtchitEtchit is your high-quality solution for custom-manufactured precision metal parts and components. We use photochemical machining to make products for such industries as aerospace, audio, automotive, computer, circuit board, decorative and fastener. Does your product need photo etching processes? | Buffalo, MN | |||
| 3 | VACCO Industries, Inc.VACCO is the industry leader of Photo Chemical Etching of metal & polyimide components and devices. We specialize in Stainless steel, Titanium, and Copper, but work with a variety of different materials. We have over 60 years of experience in Chem Etching, and we offer Micro Laser Cutting & Welding, and Diffusion & Adhesive Bonding services along with an extensive range of value-added services. Whether your application is large or small, VACCO can assist you from prototype to production. | South El Monte, CA | |||
| 4 | Great Lakes Engineering, Inc.Great Lakes Engineering is a trend setting manufacturer of surface mount stencils, precision laser cut parts, and photo chemical etched parts. We work with a wide range of materials, including Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Titanium, Nitinol, Nickel, Kovar and many others. We do not work with glass, plastics, or aluminum. Our specialty is working with very thin materials ranging from .001” to .030” thick. We can offer a wide range of capabilities and materials to meet your needs. | Maple Grove, MN |
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- How many brass etching manufacturers are listed on IQS Directory?
- 4 leading manufacturers and 19 additional suppliers.
- Where are brass etching manufacturers located?
- The listed suppliers are in 15 states: California (6), Minnesota (3), Illinois (2), Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (1), and 7 more.
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Brass Etching
Etching is a mechanical or chemical process that utilizes many different techniques to cut, engrave, or otherwise depress designs into a flat piece of metal. Though many different types of metals may be etched, brass is a common option. An alloy of zinc and copper, brass has many of the same properties of both metals. Additional elements can be added for beneficial properties. Aluminum, for example, is often added to increase strength and corrosion resistance.
Applications of Brass Etching
Brass is softer than most other metals and etching takes a relatively short amount of time, requiring minimal mechanical force. This malleable and ductile metal is easily manufactured into strips, smooth rods or tubes, sheets, and plates desirable for engraving. Artists and hobbyists often use brass, as its softness allows for hand needle scratching. While brass is frequently utilized in these domestic settings, industrial and commercial manufacturing also incorporate this medium in a variety of applications.
These industries often utilize brass etching in metal components:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Transportation
- Electronics
- Minting
- Medical
Etched brass products include:
- Tubes
- Piping
- Welding and Thermal Processing Equipment
- Weather Stripping
- Locks
- Gears
- Doorknobs
- Valves
- Decorative Embellishments
- Coinage
- Musical Instruments
Notable Types of Brass Etching
Such a wide variety of brass etched products reflects the many different etching techniques available. While hand etching with a needle is popular in artistic and custom applications, chemical etching or machining is the most common industrial etching method, particularly acid etching and photofabrication. Acid etching is accomplished by covering the brass surface to be etched with an acid-resistant waxy ground. The manufacturer scratches off the ground, using a point etching needle to create the design of the finished piece. The brass sheet is then dipped into acid or has acid washed over the metal. Photofabrication follows a similar procedure, but rather than a waxy ground, the brass is covered in a photoresist and exposed to UV light to create the template necessary before the corrosive chemical is applied. In either instance, the chemical wash bites into the metal where it is unprotected, leaving a depression in the plate. The depth of the groove depends on the length of application. When the desired depth is achieved, the remaining chemicals are washed off and the rest of the wax or photoresist is removed to reveal the finished product. Cupric chloride is the chemical most often used with brass due to its high etch rate, though iron chloride and nitric acid are also compatible with brass.