Custom etching and metal part manufacturing

OEM & ODM

Custom etching and metal part manufacturing

Drawing manufacturing, sample reproduction, design optimisation, precision etching, stamping customisation and non-standard development — all handled in-house.

Service scope

Six ways we take on your project

Whatever stage you are at — sketch, CAD file, or an existing part you need re-sourced — there is a route in.

Manufacturing to Drawing

Send 2D/3D drawings, PDF or DXF files. Our engineers review geometry, material and tolerance, then return a DFM report with quotation.

Sample Reproduction

Have a physical part but no drawing? We measure, digitise and reproduce it, matching material, thickness and finish.

Design Optimisation

We suggest changes to web width, aperture ratio, fillets and etch factor that improve yield and lower unit cost.

Precision Etching Production

Tooling-free chemical etching from 0.02 mm foils up to 2.0 mm plate, single or double side, through-etch or half-etch.

Metal Stamping Customisation

Forming, bending, deep drawing and progressive stamping combined with etched blanks for 3D functional parts.

Non-standard Development

Irregular metal parts developed from concept: prototype iteration, pilot run, then stable mass production.

Workflow

Eight stages from enquiry to delivery

A clear path with checkpoints you sign off before we move to the next stage.

Step 01

Requirement Discussion

Understand your technical specifications and project requirements.

Step 02

Drawing Review

Analyze drawings and confirm manufacturing feasibility.

Step 03

Process Evaluation

Optimize production methods for quality and efficiency.

Step 04

Accurate Quotation

Provide transparent pricing with competitive lead times.

Step 05

Sample Approval

Produce prototypes for testing and customer confirmation.

Step 06

Mass Production

Begin stable and efficient large-scale manufacturing.

Step 07

100% Quality Inspection

Conduct comprehensive quality control before shipment.

Step 08

Global Logistics

Arrange secure international shipping and on-time delivery.

Customisation

What exactly can be customised

Material, tolerance, finish, structure and batch strategy — specify as much or as little as you like.

Material

Stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminium, nickel silver, titanium, Invar and specialty alloys.

Dimensional Tolerance

Standard ±0.02 mm of material thickness, tighter tolerances available by design review.

Surface Treatment

Electropolishing, passivation, plating, black oxide, anodizing, PVD and coating.

Irregular Structure

Openwork, half-etch relief, formed and welded assemblies from a single flat blank.

Batch Gradient Production

Prototype → pilot → mass production with consistent process parameters at every stage.

Materials

Stainless SteelCopperBrassAluminumNickel SilverTitaniumInvarOther specialty alloys upon request

Surface treatments

ElectropolishingPassivationNickel PlatingGold PlatingSilver PlatingTin PlatingBlack OxideAnodizing (for aluminum)CoatingCustom finishes upon request

Accepted file formats

pdf, sat, dwg, rar, zip, dxf, xt, igs, stp, step, iges, bmp, png, jpg, doc, xls, sldprt

Custom flow

  1. 01Customer Drawing / Sample Confirmation
  2. 02Rapid Prototyping
  3. 03Sample Testing
  4. 04Mass Production
  5. 05Full Inspection
  6. 06Packing & Shipping
Etching line

Production detail

The full nine-step manufacturing process

01

Raw Metal Sheet Incoming & Storage

Verify alloy composition, thickness, and surface quality; store qualified materials in climate-controlled warehouses with batch traceability.

02

Cleaning & Degreasing

Remove surface contaminants using alkaline ultrasonic cleaning; confirm cleanliness via surface tension test (<35 dynes/cm).

03

Exposure & Plate Making

Transfer design patterns via photolithography: apply photosensitive film → align mask with CCD positioning → UV exposure → develop unexposed areas.

04

Chemical Etching

Dissolve unprotected metal with temperature-controlled FeCl₃/CuCl₂ solutions; monitor depth in real-time (tolerance ±0.005 mm).

05

Surface Treatment

Enhance performance through solvent degreasing, abrasive blasting (Ra 1.6–3.2 μm), phosphating, and passivation.

06

Precision Dimensional Inspection

Inspect critical dimensions using CMM (±0.002 mm accuracy) and vision measuring system; generate SPC analysis reports.

07

Flatness Testing

Measure flatness with laser tester (≤0.1 mm/100 mm deviation); conduct stress relief annealing for out-of-tolerance parts.

08

Full Inspection & Packaging

Perform visual inspection and functional testing; package with anti-static film and desiccant; label with traceability information.

09

Export Shipping

Prepare export documentation; comply with destination country packaging regulations; provide tracking information for sea/air freight.

Start a project

Send your drawing, get a DFM review

Tell us the material, thickness, tolerance and quantity. If you only have a sample photo, that works too.

  • Reply within 24 hours on business days
  • Free design-for-manufacture feedback
  • No tooling cost for etched parts
  • NDA available on request

Your information is used only to prepare your quotation. We never share it with third parties.

Let's build it

Have a drawing ready? Let's price it today.

Send us your drawings or samples — our engineers reply with a DFM review and quotation within 24 hours.