1. Low cost tooling advantages: 

Primarily done on a computer, and aided by CAD/CAM software thus minimizing the expensive mechanical operations costs.

2. Speed of delivery: time = money.

Photo chemical machining (PCM) & photoetching will save on both. Deliveries are typically 1-3 weeks.

3. Metal properties integrity:

Metals properties and structure are maintained as a unique advantage.

4. Design multiplicity: 

Patterns requiring tighter tolerances can be stepped and repeated on larger panels.  Gang assembly can sometimes offer substantial cost savings.

5. Tooling modification: 

Using CAD/CAM software and computers, the photoetch design can be modified at a minimum cost. Allowing the designer to prototype at a low cost and fast turn around.

6. Burring eliminated: 

In PCM part configuration is maintained without surface burr.

7. Prototype to mass production: 

Because variables such as: time and cost; prototypes usually are produced using different manufacturing processes. Machined parts allow you to develop the design quickly before going to mass production with stampings.

Below is a sampling of precision thin metal parts from (copper, aluminum, brass, beryllium cu
stainless steel, metal alloys) produced by E-fab using the photo etch and blanking processes.

      Microwave circuits, Space Borne Antennas, EMI shielding, dielectric coated copper conductors, micro insulated non insulated contact, etched scales, mechanical parts, shims, etched masks and miniature springs, etched step lids for hybrid packages, RFID, RF microwave antenna geometry patterns and assemblies, miniature cnc machined forming dies and formed contacts, encoder disks and strips, pcb thermal layer, planes, frames, heat sinks, fences, stiffeners and carriers.

     Industries served include: aerospace, communications, computer, defense, electronic, hybrid circuits, rigid-flex circuit, interconnect, laser, dental, medical instrumentation, military, ordinance, optical, power semiconductor, semiconductors, RFID, RF microwave antenna, tactical, weapons systems, and other high tech technology oem's.

Involved in creating new technology with our customers. Precision manufacturing help for you.

Imagine the fabrication possibilities with using pcm processes.

We have the staff in place to provide great customer support and help in your projects engineering, design, and production phases. We will gladly take the time to evaluate your needs. Contact E-FAB today. We offer prompt delivery, superior quality, prototypes, and development projects are welcome.
E-FAB Inc. 1075 Richard Ave., Santa Clara, California. 800.600.3322.

No photochemical machining job is too small.

Some etch manufacturing work is done in the .001 inch range.
Micro CNC & PCM work.