Chemical Etching with Brass

The advantages of using brass over many other metals are many and varied, making it a good choice for applications in electronics, automotive, and telecommunications industries.

E-Fab’s engineers and manufacturers leverage brass’s affordability, flexibility, and machinability for precision part manufacturing. Also, since brass does not conduct electricity as efficiently as other metals, it’s a good choice for use in shields or other parts where low-spark risks are required.

We welcome your questions about how to use brass for your parts.

Types of Brass We Use

Brass is available in a multitude of compositions and grades. Take advantage of our expert engineering team to help pick the right one for your project.

Here are the most common alloys of brass we use:

260

Call us to discuss which brass alloy is right for your part.

Brass Etching Capabilities

Panel Size	Min. 6” x 6”, max. 24” x 24”
Panel Thickness	Min. 0.001”, max. 0.063”
Hole Size	Min. 0.006” or 125% of material thickness
Spacing	Min. same as material thickness
Inside & Outside Radii	Inside: Approx. 80% material thickness Outside: Material thickness
Center-center hole distance	DIA + material thickness
Etch Tolerance	± 10% material thickness, no less than ±0.0005”

Why Choose Brass

Electrical Resistant
Corrosion Resistant
Durable
Affordable

Brass is an affordable and flexible material used in many applications where corrosion, wear, and high-temperature tolerances are crucial to part reliability. Plus, brass’s minimal electrical conductivity and spark resistance are useful in technology applications.

E-Fab manufacturers are experts at etching and forming brass to precise standards and specifications.

Brass is an excellent material choice for cans, encasements, RF shields, printed circuit boards, and washers. We’ve delivered precision brass parts to leading automotive, electronics, optical, and telecommunications companies.

E-Fab is an industry leader in delivering innovative, accurate, and reliable parts thanks to decades of experience and expertise in a suite of processes.

We are known for our experience and expertise in:

R&D
Engineering
Design Support
Photochemical Etching

Forming
Bonding
High-frequency Substrate CNC Machining

Deburring
Micromachining
Prototype
Supply Chain Acquisitions

We work with the world’s most important industries.

Contact us to discuss how we can deliver engineering and manufacturing solutions.

We are

We are an expert team of engineers, manufacturers, and quality assurance specialists that deliver precision parts with ultimate accuracy. We serve technology companies, defense contractors, medical equipment manufacturers, and innovators from our Santa Clara, California headquarters.

Let's Solve It

We’d love to hear about your challenges and answer your questions. Reach out, and let’s get it done.

Address

1075 Richard Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
United States

Contact

Main Phone: (408) 727-5218
Toll Free: (800) 600-3322
Fax: (408) 988-3342
Email Us

Chemical Etching with Brass