Brass Photo Etching Services

Microphoto specializes in photochemical etching of brass components. Brass is a copper-zinc alloy that provides excellent strength, hardness, ductility, conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Known for its low-friction and non-magnetic alloy, brass is spark resistant with features that allow for additional defense against corrosion. Hobbyist and start-up business owners often turn to brass for their projects because it softens to allow for short production times with minimal mechanical force. Other copper alloys we work with include:

• C260
• C220
• C210

Here at Microphoto, we use a process called photochemical machining for custom etched brass components. Our photochemical machining process is capable of maintaining the same characteristics of the material such as structure, hardness, magnetic properties, and ductility. Contact us today if you are interested in learning about our process or request a custom quote!

Photo Etched Brass Applications

Brass is commonly used in applications for electronic or decorative components with the ability to come in a variety of colors. Additional industries that require brass components include:

• Decorative – Aesthetic color and design capabilities
• Lead frames
• Fuse links
• Injection mold inserts
• Electrical contacts
• Buss bars
• EMI Shielding
• Washers
• Gaskets
• Seals
• Encoder Discs