High-Precision Nickel Components for High-Performance Industries
At E-Fab, we specialize in photochemical etching of nickel and nickel alloys, producing ultra-precise, burr and stress-free components tailored to meet the most demanding engineering standards. Our advanced process offers design flexibility, fast prototyping, and consistent repeatability for intricate parts that can’t be achieved with traditional machining. The etching process enables the production of fine meshes, allowing for highly detailed and consistent patterns ideal for various industrial applications.
Whether you need fine mesh filters for aerospace or EMI shielding for electronicsE-Fab reliably delivers nickel components, manufactured through specialized processes to create precise, intricate industrial components, with the performance necessary for mission-critical applications.
Nickel is an ideal material for photochemical etching due to its superior corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and thermal/electrical conductivity. Among the key characteristics of nickel is its ability to resist corrosion through the formation of a passive oxide layer, which enhances its durability in harsh environments. It maintains its integrity during the etching process and supports complex, detailed designs without warping or material degradation, offering high resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and heat, making it ideal for applications that require resistance to high temperatures and corrosive conditions.
Compared to stainless steel or copper, nickel offers greater stability and resistance to high temperatures and corrosive conditions, making it the go-to choice for components requiring long-term reliability.
E-Fab works with a wide range of pure nickel and nickel-based alloys, enabling tailored solutions for diverse industrial applications. We offer nickel grades suitable for chemical etching, each with advantageous properties that meet the demands of precision manufacturing and specific industrial processes:
These materials are used to produce custom nickel parts through chemical etching, providing intricate, high-precision components for a variety of industrial applications. We are happy to guide you along the way through your design phase to help you select the best material for your application.
We combine decades of experience with state-of-the-art photochemical machining (PCM) to deliver high-quality components with unmatched precision. Our nickel etching capabilities range from processing pure nickel to specialty alloys such as Inconel, Nickel Silver, and Kovar, making them ideal for applications requiring high heat and corrosion resistance.
Panel Size: Min. 6” x 6”, max. 24” x 24”
Panel Thickness: Min. 0.001”, max. 0.040”
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: ± 20% material thickness, no less than ±0.001”
Our nickel-etched components power innovation across industries where precision, repeatability, and material integrity are paramount, including high temperature applications that demand materials capable of withstanding elevated temperatures without degradation.
To unlock the full potential of nickel photochemical etching, we work closely with your design and engineering teams. Our process enables:
When designing for nickel etching:
Our experts can guide your team through DFM (design for manufacturability) to maximize yield and performance.
We’re more than a parts supplier; we’re your manufacturing partner trusted by engineers and procurement professionals across the globe.
Whether you’re building a prototype or scaling production, E-Fab offers the technical expertise, manufacturing agility, and material knowledge to get your product to market faster and with higher performance. We look forward to an opportunity to discuss your project in more detail.
E-Fab | Precision in Every Element – Specialists in nickel photochemical etching for the world’s most demanding applications.
