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The Photochemical Machining (PCM) process is ideally suited
for small, intricate parts made of flat metal. The metal etching process is
a frequent alternative for stamping as the tooling is comparatively
inexpensive and turn time is considerably shorter, enabling
a stamper to prove a design or get a prototype run to the customer
quickly without the long lead time required with hard tooling.
Photo etching is also capable of very fine detail which cannot be stamped
and is able to produce slots and holes as small
as 110% of the thickness of the metal being etched.
Many parts such as shims must be absolutely burr-free and
undistorted. The chemical etching process produces completely
burr-free parts and
the process induces no distortion-causing stresses.
Photo etching uses no oils so parts are never contaminated
with lubricants, and the process is completely compatible
with requirements
of RoHS.
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aBOUT
pCM
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Photochemical
machining is known
by a number of names including
PCM, photo etching,
chemical etching, and chemical
milling.
> Capabilities
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Photo
etching is used in
a wide variety of industries
ranging from Aerospace and Electronics
to Medical and Decorative applications.
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