Photochemical Machining for Electronics

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  • ETP and OFC Coppers, Beryllium Copper, Brass and Phosphor Bronze for electrical and electronic applications
  • Kovar, Nickel and Nickel/Iron alloys for semiconductor packages
  • M-Series Silicon Steel for transformer and motor laminations
  • Etched Direct Bond Copper on alumina or aluminum nitride for power applications

RF, Microwave and Wireless Technologies

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Motor and transformer laminations:

  • Custom, Prototype and Replacement
  • Typically produced from silicon steel alloys, also referred to as “electrical” steel or “M series” that have a surface finish called “coreplate” which creates a dielectric layer between laminations.
  • Metal etching is an ideal solution for small to mid-range (dozens to many thousands) quantities of rotor and stator lams for motors and “I”, “U” and “T” transformer laminations.
  • Complex designs are easily produced from inexpensive tools (about $265.)
  • The chemical etching process leaves no burrs and imparts no mechanical or thermal stress: annealing is not needed.