Service Overview

Photochemical Milling Services

Photochemical milling is a process that produces 2D parts by creating a chemical resist mask on the surface of sheet metal and chemically dissolving material from unmasked areas.

eMachineShop offers a cost-effective photochemical machining solution whether you need a single part, batch of prototypes, or a production order.

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Advantages

Can produce almost any 2D shape in thin sheet metal
No burrs

Applications

Gaskets
Shims
Electrical shields

How does Photochemical Milling work?

First, a photo resistant coating is applied to make the sheet metal sensitive to light. Next, a photo mask is placed over the sensitized sheet metal and is then exposed to ultraviolet light, where photoresist is developed into the masked pattern. The sheet is then etched to remove exposed metal areas, yielding the final part.

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