Chemical Etching with Monel

Monel is more challenging to CNC machine than steel because it work-hardens quickly, and its alloys are stronger than pure nickel and are extremely resistant to many corrosive agents, including saltwater and toxic gasses. These properties combined with Monel’s ductility make it an ideal candidate for etching electronic components for oil & gas, marine, and aerospace environments.

E-Fab harnesses these qualities to produce components that perform optimally even under extreme temperature variations and electromagnetic environments.

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

Types of Monel used at E-Fab

Comprising a blend of nickel, copper, iron, manganese, carbon, and silicon, Monel presents a unique set of properties that make it ideal for various applications across various industries.

Call us to discuss which Monel is right for your part.

Monel Etching Capabilities

Panel Size	Min. 4"x6", max. 12"x18"
Panel Thickness	Min. 0.001”, max 0.040”
Hole Size	Min. 0.005” or 1.2x of material thickness
Spacing	Min. same as material thickness
Inside & Outside Radii	Min. same as material thickness
Center-center hole distance	Refer to hole size and minimum spacing requirements
Etch Tolerance	minimum of ± .0005”; increase minimum based on material thickness and feature type

Why Choose
Monel

Corrosion Resistance
Durability and Long-Term Performance
Non-Magnetic Properties
Thermal Conductivity

Monel’s high strength and excellent mechanical properties make it suitable for crafting intricate components that demand precision and reliability. E-Fab’s expertise in working with this alloy enables them to create complex parts with tight tolerances, meeting their customers’ exact specifications and requirements with precision and accuracy.

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

Customers select Monel for coaxial switches, vacuum chamber seals, lasers, aircraft wiring, piping systems, pump shafts, and seawater valves. E-Fab delivers precision monel parts for oil and gas, marine operations, and aerospace 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

Plating

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.

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1075 Richard Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050

1009 Timothy Drive
San Jose, CA 95133

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Main Phone: (408) 727-5218
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Chemical Etching with Monel