Precision photo etched products are made by taking a photo and using it as a photographic mask to etch the design in glass, metal or plastic. The photo is etched on the surface of a material, usually glass, to achieve an etched effect with fine detail and sharp contrasts. Precision photo etched products are durable because they are made from materials that don’t scratch easily and have a high resistance to moisture and chemicals.
Benefits of precision photo etched products
- Cheaper than laser etching
The photo is a very accurate replica of the design. Precise photo etched products are much more detailed than laser etching and can produce finer images at a lower price.
- Well-defined & durable
Precision photo etched products can be used for a variety of applications, such as logos, signs and labels. They have superior resistance to scratching and fading from exposure to water, temperature changes, humidity and non-acidic chemicals. Unlike laser etching which uses pure oxygen gas in the etch process to create open lines, precision photo etched products use only trace amounts of oxygen to etch through the photosensitive material (glass or metal).
- Custom precision photo etched products
The process of precision photo etching gives you full control over every phase of design and production. It also allows you to create custom parts without producing tooling dies, as the photo mask is used to make each part. This gives you the added advantage of making changes to each order while keeping your initial cost low.
- Wide range of materials available
Precision photo etched products are made from a wide array of materials, including metals (aluminium, brass, stainless steel & iron), glass and plastic. The good thing about precision photo etching is that you can use a scarce resource to get the most out of it. This makes using aluminium an ideal choice for precision photo etched products as it is one of the most valuable and versatile engineering materials used in industrial applications today. It is not only extremely strong, but also lightweight and unaffected by corrosion or oxidation. It can be used for architectural applications (railing, balustrades) or household appliances such as ironing boards or televisions (back panels).
- Wide industry application
Precision photo etched products are widely used in industrial, commercial and domestic (household) applications. They are used in construction (industrial or commercial), power plants, transportation and other similar industries. Due to the precision engineering of precision photo etched products, they are often used for high-end production equipment such as computer monitors and televisions for the home. They can also be found in jewellery such as pendants or necklaces.
- Precise photo etched products are environmentally friendly
Precision photo etched products have low toxicity and are a very safe alternative to conventional manufacturing methods. Unlike other materials, precision photo etched products do not require any toxic materials for their production. As the air and water used in the process of making precision photo etched products are all recycled, this also means that it is extremely environmentally friendly for you to use precision photo etched product packaging.