Chemical Etching with Steel

Long recognized as a foundational material in manufacturing, steel is a durable and strong metal that is the basis for successful parts. Steel is a reliably available metal that is easy to process and budget-friendly. Plus, its benefits make for durable and reliable parts and assemblies.

E-Fab’s steel manufacturing experience includes producing low-frequency shields, pole pieces, springs, shims, and blade discs. We have a decades-long track record of supplying electronics and microwave industries with our precision steel parts.

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

Types of Steel used
at E-Fab

We are experts working with steel alloys depending on our customers’ design requirements and application needs.

Here are the most common types of steel alloys we use:

C1008 C1010 C1074 C1095

Call us to discuss which steel alloy is right for your part.

Steel Etching Capabilities

Panel Size	Min. 6” x 6”, max 24” x 24”
Panel Thickness	Min. 0.001”, max 0.050”
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	10% material thickness, no less than 0.001”

Why Choose
Steel

Affordability
Versatility
Durability
Strength

Steel offers engineers and manufacturers several benefits, including availability, versatility, and affordability. Parts manufactured from steel are durable and strong, making it a favorite choice for companies in the electronics and microwave industries.

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

We’ve produced low-frequency shields, pole pieces, springs, shims, and blade discs used in the electronics and microwave industries.

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

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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We’d love to hear about your challenges and answer your questions. Reach out, and let’s get it done.

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1075 Richard Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
United States

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Main Phone: (408) 727-5218
Fax: (408) 988-3342
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Chemical Etching with Steel