Encoder Discs
Thin Metal Parts is a global leader in the production of metal encoder discs. Each encoder disc is manufactured individually to customer specifications, with all tooling and production steps carried out at our facility in Colorado. This fully in-house manufacturing enables Thin Metal Parts to provide exceptional customer service and short lead times.
Electroformed Encoders – Highest Precision and Performance
- 100% highly corrosion-resistant nickel
- Ideal for almost all operating environments
- Smooth data track edges for the cleanest signal
- Wide range of resolutions
Chemically Etched and Laser Cut – Material Flexibility
- Widest selection of available metals
- Best suited for low to medium resolution encoder discs
Printed Films – Economical for Less Demanding Applications
- Excellent for absolute encoders with complex data tracks
- UV laser cut for precision and short lead times
- Lowest tooling costs
Why Thin Metal Parts?
- The risk of wire breaks and blockages is virtually eliminated by available 100% automated vision systems
- State-of-the-art photolithographic processes and materials are used in a cleanroom environment to achieve maximum resolution and edge quality
- Suitable for small, medium, and large quantities
- ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR registered
Looking for a manufacturing partner?
Thin Metal Parts is an industry leader in a variety of metalworking techniques, including Mylar exposure, custom laser cutting, electroforming, and chemical etching. At Thin Metal Parts, customized manufacturing and excellent customer service are paramount. Customers benefit from exceptional responsiveness, short lead times, reproducible precision, and cost-effective solutions – with high flexibility and easy adaptability for prototypes, small series, and large-scale production.
See for yourself the exceptional quality that keeps so many customers with Thin Metal Parts long-term: Contact us today at 719.268.8300, use our online contact form, or write to info@thinmetalparts.com to receive a free sample of our work.



