Custom Photochemical Etching
ChemTecUSA offers precision custom etching services designed to meet the unique requirements of high-performance industries. Whether you’re developing a specialized filter, shielding component, or complex mechanical part, our team builds etching workflows around your application, not the other way around.
With decades of experience and in-house control over tooling, design, and finishing, we make it easier to go from concept to production with confidence.
Customized Processes
for Complex Designs
Standard etching services don’t always cut it, especially when you’re working with tight tolerances, micro features, or complex geometries. That’s why ChemTecUSA approaches each project with custom design intent.
- We adapt tooling to match your unique specifications.
- We adjust etch parameters based on metal type, thickness, and part geometry.
- We provide iterative prototyping to fine-tune detail and performance.
This level of customization is ideal for companies in aerospace, medical, defense, and electronics, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Our team works directly with yours to validate performance and manufacturability before moving to full-scale production.
Blackening for Enhanced
Contrast and Function
ChemTecUSA offers blackening treatments for components that require enhanced visibility, reduced glare, or specific optical properties. This process chemically darkens etched or formed metal surfaces without affecting part geometry or function.
Common uses include:
- Visual contrast for etched markings
- Anti-reflective coatings in optical systems
- Low-light readable ID tags and encoder disks
- Glare control for defense or surveillance hardware
Because blackening is integrated into our overall workflow, there’s no need for secondary vendors or outsourced coating runs. We control the timeline—and the finish.
Functional Plating Options
Surface finishing doesn’t stop with etching. ChemTecUSA offers precision plating services tailored to your part’s electrical, environmental, and aesthetic needs. Available finishes include:
- Nickel Plating – Delivers strong corrosion resistance and excellent solderability, making it ideal for shielding and electrical contact components.
- Gold Plating – Offers high conductivity and chemical stability, often used in critical electronics, aerospace, and communication systems.
- Tin Plating – Provides a solderable, tarnish-resistant surface for connector pins, contact pads, and electrical assemblies for industrial and commercial use.
All plating is performed under tight process control. We work with you to determine the right base material and plating combination for your final application.
PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION
On Time & On Budget
Custom doesn’t have to mean complicated. Our integrated process is designed to keep projects moving quickly, even when specifications evolve. We offer:
- Fast tooling with budget-friendly digital photomasks
- Rapid prototype delivery with full DFM support
- Consistent scalability from a few units to thousands
We also offer services like drilling, forming, screen printing, and heat-treating as needed so your parts arrive complete and ready to go.
Built Around What You Need
Off-the-shelf parts won’t meet every challenge. That’s why ChemTecUSA builds custom photochemical etching solutions that scale with your needs, not just your order size. .
Need help refining a new design? Matching something legacy? Meeting a spec your last vendor couldn’t hit?
Contact us today to learn how we can support your next custom project