P C M Products, Inc. - Metal Etching & Finishes

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PCM Products offers metal etching and finishing for precision components of multiple thicknesses for parts up to 58” wide. We can chemical mill and etch holes of any shape for products ranging from intricate decorative products to aluminum skins for honeycomb panels used in aircraft, satellites, ships and aerospace applications.

Our cost-effective etching uses inexpensive CAD design photos as stencils that allows us to quickly perform any design modifications. With specialized masking skills, PCM Products accommodates finishing requirements for products that require selective plating. In addition, our finishing options include chemical engraving, heat treating and black oxide coatings on steel and copper.

Metal etching products include:
  • Flat springs
  • Special washers
  • Metal Spacers
  • Shims
  • Perforated metals
  • Gaskets
  • Aerospace Components



Metal Etching Capabilities · Process Information

Metal Etching Capabilities

Materials

AluminumStainless SteelLow Carbon Steel
CopperPhosphorus BronzeBeryllium Copper
Beryllium NickelNickel SilverBrass
Nickel InvarElgiloy
KovarNickel 42-InconelMu Metal
HastelloyTitaniumZirconium
Niobium (Columbium)LeadTungsten
Molybdenum

Material Thickness

Between 0.00001" and 0.125"

Integrity of Metal Properties

Most metals and alloys can be chemically etched without affecting the internal structure of the metal. The process does not affect the chemical properties of the metal (hardness,grain structure or ductility).

Tolerances

Tolerances can be held to +/-0.0002 of an inch (0.005 mm) depending on thickness of material.

Low Tooling Cost

Photo-tools are produced using CAD design and laser photo plotting for fast economical design.

Tool Modification

Photo Chemical Machining allows the designer to make tooling changes in a matter of hours.

Etching Equipment

(1) 60" Chemcut Etching Machine
(3) 30" Chemcut Etching Machine
(1) 40" Chemcut Etching Machine
(1) 30" x 210" Etching Machine


Process Information

Certifications

Quality Management System meets the requirements of AS9100 revision B

Quality Control Equipment

(2) OGP Smartscopes.

SmartScopeā„¢ FOV video measuring system which incorporates a high precision XYZ stage assembly with joystick control, motorized zoom lens, integral illuminators, and a high resolution video system. They have the accurac

Lead Time

Standard lead time is 2 to 3 weeks.
Parts may be completed in 2 to 5 days for a premium charge.
Prototype to Production quantity capability.

Industries Served

  • Aerospace
  • Military
  • Medical
  • Automotive,Full Cell

  • Industry Associations

    PCMI Institute

    Preferred Drawing Submissions

  • DXF
  • DWG
  • PDF
  • STEP Files



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    · Encoder Wheels & Linear Encoders

    · Lead Frames Flex Circuits

    · Custom Decorative Etching

    · EMI Shielding, RF Shielding, Lead Frame Sputter, Mask Fuel Cell Encoder Disc, Heat Sink

    · EMI Shielding, RF Shielding

    · EMI Shielding, RF Shielding, Heat Sink Molly Sputter Mask

    · Stainless Steel Encoder Wheels

    · Stainless Steel Copper Encoder Wheels

    · EMI Shielding Box, RF Shielding Box

    · Quality Control

    · Quality Control

    · Fence Post LID Shielding

    · RFI/EMI Shielding

    · Aluminum Skin

    · Aluminum Skin

    · Aluminum Skin

    · Aluminum Skin

    · Etched Fluidic Devices

    · Etched Molybdenum Cones with Grooves

    · Selective Gold Plating on Lead Frames

    · Decorative Etching

    · Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM): Copper Electrode Combs

    · Etched Molybdenum Grooves

    · Lead Frames with Selective Gold Plating

    · Molly Tabs on Lead Frames

    · Multi-Depth Etching- Second Printing

    · Photo Etched Encoder Wheels

    · Photo Etched Screens Mesh

    · Selective Gold Plating


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