An encoder is essentially a sensing device that provides feedback. They convert motion into electrical signals that can be read by a control device in industrial electronics and motion control systems. An encoder wheel is a key part of an encoder enabling a control device to identify or determine motion, position, speed, direction, or count. Because they can be integrated into complex electronic devices and systems, encoders, encoder disks, encoder wheels, and encoder strips require intricate details and precise engineering to reliably and effectively deliver the desired function.
Using our expertise and precision photochemical etching capabilities, E-Fab manufactures custom encoder wheels and encoder disks to the exact requirements of our customer drawings. Our photochemically etched encoder wheels and disks are made with perfect precision that maintains dimensional tolerances for even the most complex and intricate designs. Our etch tolerances can be as low as +/- 0.0005”. Because our photo-etched encoders are manufactured chemically, the cost to produce one with a single hole is the same as to produce one with many holes. If you have a light-sensitive application, then our in-house Black Oxide coating will provide the nice matte black surface finish.
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As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, E-Fab, Inc. can fabricate encoders with much finer features and intricate part geometries that hold extremely tight tolerances at low-cost repeatability. Our photochemical machining process can etch both extremely thin or thicker metals without distortions, burrs, and sharp edges. Also, this process does not adversely change the physical properties of the metal, such as hardness, strength, and formability. Finally, we offer secondary services, such as plating, forming, and heat treating, adding further value to our encoders. For example, we can apply a black oxide finish to enhance the control over the transmission or reflection of light signals in optical encoders.
E-Fab can fabricate high-quality photo-etched encoders from diverse alloys offering the optimal resolution, accuracy, and precision for your encoder wheel application. The combination of our industry expertise and photochemical machining process allows us to produce all types of custom encoders that match your exact requirements and specific application. Not only are our design capabilities limitless, but we can also fabricate short-run prototypes to high-volume orders with the same exact precision and repeatability.
The following are some of the benefits E-Fab offers for designing and manufacturing photochemically etched encoders:
E-Fab produces high-quality custom encoder wheels, encoder discs, and encoder strips for a wide range of applications, including the following:
Our encoder wheels are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, material handling, medical, military and defense, and scientific instruments. We can design, prototype, and produce a custom chemical-etched encoder wheels from the following materials:
We have the resources and capabilities to take on challenging projects. Our engineering team doesn’t stop until the parts and services meet your specifications and perform as expected.
Our experience and ability to think creatively, have made E-Fab a trusted partner to our customers and leading custom copper busbar supplier. Contact us today to request a quote for your project.
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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