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It is well-known today that photo-chemical etching (PCE) is a precise and cost-efficient way to fabricate complex parts with intricate geometries, tight tolerances, and highly repeatable results for large production runs. However, what is less well known is how this technology is evolving, and also what this evolution means for the stimulation of design freedom.

micrometal, is pleased to be able to demonstrate the power of its next generation precision metal processing technology following some recent work with a manufacturer of opthalmic devices incorporating surgical blades.

Quality issues are of paramount importance in photo chemical etching (PCE) because the precision of the etching process directly affects the final product’s accuracy and reliability.

To ensure the highest level of quality in PCE, strict process controls must be put in place, and each step in the process must be carefully monitored and inspected. This includes controlling the temperature, concentration, and agitation of the etchant solution, ensuring the proper exposure and development of the photoresist mask, and verifying the accuracy of the etched features using sophisticated metrology equipment.

The micrometal Group exhibited at the Hannover Show April 17-21. The company demonstrated to visitors that it offers the next generation photo-chemical etching (PCE) process which is orders of magnitude more precise and repeatable than any other PCE process on the market.