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Chemical etching is a low-cost alternative to stamping tools utilized for prototyping and low-volume production.
Composidie Inc. can support your production requirements with our Leading Technologies, Inc.
etching facility. |
▪ High Speed, Continuous Process |
▪ Non-Contact Glass Mask |
▪ 0.002" to 0.025" Thick Materials |
▪ Dry Film Type Photoresist |
▪ Automated vision alignment system
for
exposure assures
+/- 0.0005"
(0.0127mm) offset mismatch |
▪ Accurate unit-to-unit progression
tolerance of +/- 0.001" (0.025mm) |
▪ Leadframe, Connector, RF/EMI Products |
▪ Major benefit in prototyping designs
due to inexpensive tooling costs and
shorter lead times. |
Etch Design Guidelines
Material
Thickness |
Typical |
Advanced |
Minimum
Channel Size |
Minimum
Hole Size |
Minimum
Radius |
Minimum
Channel Size |
Minimum
Hole Size |
Minimum
Radius |
.003'' |
.0029'' |
.0059'' |
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.0026'' |
.0053'' |
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.004'' |
.0034'' |
.0064'' |
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.0031'' |
.0058'' |
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.005'' |
.0039'' |
.0068'' |
.0046'' |
.0035'' |
.0062'' |
.0040'' |
.006'' |
.0046'' |
.0074'' |
.0057'' |
.0039'' |
.0067'' |
.0050'' |
.007'' |
.0049'' |
.0079'' |
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.0044'' |
.0072'' |
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.008'' |
.0052'' |
.0084'' |
.0068'' |
.0047'' |
.0076'' |
.0060'' |
.010'' |
.0062'' |
.0095'' |
.0069'' |
.0056'' |
.0086'' |
.0065'' |
Note: Each product's features must be evaluated individually. This chart is only
intended to provide capability guidelines. |
Typical Material Thickness:
.005'' to .010" |
Advanced Material Thickness: .002'' to .004''
& .011'' to .023'' |
Top-to-Bottom
Mask Registration:
.0005'' Maximum |
Unit-to-Unit Progression Tolerance:
+/- .001'' |
Strip Pitch
Tolerance:
+/- .002'' |
Maximum Stair Step Tolerance:
.0015'' |
1/2 Etch Depth Tolerance:
30% to 60% of Material Thickness |
Min. Part
(Strand) Width:
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500'' +/- .002'' |
Max. Part
(Strand) Width:
5.000 +/- .002'' |
Etch Tooling Guidelines
Mylar Tool
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vs. |
Chrome/Glass Tool |
Low Cost
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Best for Low-Volume
Production
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Fast Delivery
(2-3 Days)
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Geometry Confirmation
Prior to Chrome Tool |
Pros |
Permanent
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Best for
High-Volume
Production
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Highest Precision
& Accuracy
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Greatest
Clarity/Flatness |
Scratches Easily
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Not Capable of Highest Resolution (Accuracy)
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Less Stable
(Guaranteed for 1500') |
Cons |
Higher
Cost
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1-Week
Leadtime |
We can provide the right tool for every job! |
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