We are specialists in etching stainless steel
Chemical Etching of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the most commonly used metal in photochemical etching. Its favorable material properties combined with the large number of possible alloys make stainless steel the metal of choice for many applications across various industries.
With our continuous etching process, we manufacture thin, customized steel parts in very large quantities. Always with the highest precision and adherence to the tightest tolerances.
- 1.4310 (AISI 301)
- 1.4404 (AISI 316L)
- 1.4301 (AISI 304)
- In addition to the well-known austenites, a variety of ferritic, martensitic (1.4028 Mo7C27Mo2) or duplex steels, Invar, Alloy 42, …
The material thickness of the processed stainless steel sheets and foils ranges between 25 μm and 2 mm.
- Burr- and stress-free metal parts
- Processing of hard or thermally hardened steels
- Material properties remain unchanged
- Simple industrial post-processing
- Shorter lead times, fast from prototypes to series production
- Filters, sieves, meshes, grids, springs, joints, and membranes
- Automotive interior components
- EMI/RFI shielding
- Micro-needles, blades, lancets, surgical instruments
- Fuel cell plates, bipolar plates
Our standards are industry-leading
We operate in the world of tightest tolerances, hundredths of a millimeter, finest structures, thinnest metals, and most complex geometries. We etch custom metal components in industrial large series while adhering to the tightest tolerances.
We strive for the highest customer satisfaction through excellent quality. To ensure this, our processes are continuously monitored and further developed through strict quality controls.
Together
to the right solution
The metal specialists of the Wickeder Group combine their strengths to offer you the best in metal. A wide range of standard and customized solutions is available on three continents: Europe, America, and Asia. Through the product and service-oriented business model, the highest quality standards, necessary flexibility, and fast response times are consistently maintained.