Every form of metal cutting has its own set
of benefits which make them suitable for different industries. Metal etching which is also known as
chemical milling or cutting is one of the ways in which you can design text or
graphics on metals. Many businesses use metal etched products for various
purposes. It can be for signage, or to add functionality to a product or for
décor. Here are a few reasons why metal etching is seen as advantageous:
Prototypes
can be produced very quickly
If you are hoping to share a product with
the clients for approval or you want to get your product in the market quickly
then you would certainly want to use a method which can create the product in
the shortest possible time.
Even if you take finishing into
consideration, metal etching happens to be a lot faster than most other types
of metal cutting procedures.
High
Precision can be achieved
This process allows for business owners to
create unconventional designs because of higher precision. You can etch
intricate designs, small bars and small holes easily with higher accuracy. If
you have a design that seems very detailed then metal etching is a good option to consider for replicating that
design on a metal.
While laser
cut signs are good for thick steel and bold designs, etching helps
manufacturers create elaborate designs.
Cost
Effective
Producing metal etched products is a lot
more economical than other forms of hard tooling processes. This makes it more
cost effective for both the manufacturer and the buyer. Even intricate details
can be created with ease and at a low cost. The process even allows
manufacturers to incorporate last minute changes in the design.
Burr-Free
and Stress Free parts
Another advantage of metal etching is that
the parts created through this process are inherently burr-free. The properties
of the metal are not altered by this method and the metal does not undergo any
stress. Buyers have the option of requesting the parts to remain tabbed in the
parent sheet or to ship it after removing them from the sheets.
Note: Generally, it is better to have small
parts shipped while they are intact to the sheet so that the parts do not
suffer any damage during the transportation process.
Offers
Flexibility
Etching can be done on a variety of metals.
Even thin and brittle metals can undergo etching successfully. There are
various options in etching that can be picked depending on the design that is
required to be created. A metal can be partially etched, under-etched or
fully-etched. Even finishing options for etched products can vary.
With custom parts created quickly, easily
and on a wide range of metals, this process is one of the preferred ways of
creating graphics or texts on metals. Where laser cut signs create
bold graphics, metal etching creates more beautiful designs with higher
precision. While every form of metal cutting has its own advantage; these are
the reasons why many business owners pick metal etching for their products.
