Photo Chemical Machining

In 1978, NW Etch was established as Northwest Chemical Milling Company in Renton, Washington by Carl Whinery. He moved the company to Auburn, Washington in the early '80s and occupied two different locations during that time period.

Do you need precise, high quality, thin metal parts? Northwest Etch is your source for photo chemical machining. This process is also known as photo chemical etching, metal etching, photo chemical milling, photo fabrication or photo machining. We produce precision metal parts that meet the quality conditions and the expectations of businesses from many different industries.

We offer metal chemical etching and other metal services. Plating, tin, gold, black oxide, black chrome, electroless nickel, silver, electro-polish, anodizing, antique brass, copper, nickel and pewter, cadmium, chromate conversion Passivation/ cleaning Vibratory de-burr Forming Heat treating/ hardness testing All products are inspected and evaluated before and after services are performed.

Our Engineer is available to assist in designing your product for the best Photo Chemical Machining results including which alloy material best suits your product for form, fit and function.

Stainless Steel Etching, Spring Steel, Electrical Steel, Copper etching, Beryllium Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Phosphor Bronze, Nickel 201, Nickel Alloys, Nickel Silver Stainless Steel Etching Examples In the photo chemical milling / machining process there are certain techniques and basic guidelines for designing photo chemical machined parts.

Here at NW Etch, we have been manufacturing Technical Parts for the industry since 1978. We manufacture intricate metal parts for some of the largest companies in the world! Learn more about how we can help you manufacture the pieces you need for your projects!

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Simplify your metal etching process with economical photochemical machining. We provide high quality results, with the fast turnaround that makes managing your project easier.

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Learn about the Photo Machining process and how we can help with your next project!

Stainless Steel Etching, Spring Steel, Electrical Steel, Copper etching, Beryllium Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Phosphor Bronze, Nickel 201, Nickel Alloys, Nickel Silver Stainless Steel Etching Examples In the photo chemical milling / machining process there are certain techniques and basic guidelines for designing photo chemical machined parts.

Did you know that the photo chemical milling or photo chemical machining (PCM) process is perfect for simple or complex thin-metal components of one to one million parts?

Even though our parts are distributed internationally, we're based here locally in Tacoma! Contact us to help with your next project!

Our complex method of chemical milling is perfect for etching simple or complex thin-metal components of one to one million parts.

NW Etch produces precision metal parts that meet the quality conditions and the expectations of businesses from many different industries!

NW Etch occupies a unique place in the photo chemical machining market. We welcome any project. Check us out!

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Northwest Etch specializes in photochemical machining (PCM) to create precision metal parts. We can rapidly produce the complex components needed for your next project.

Photo chemical machining is an economical etching process that works on a variety of metals, creating precise, thin metal parts.

For over 30 years our photo etching services have helped businesses complete projects of all kinds, from #aerospace to appliances.

Wonder if your project could benefit from the alternative machining capabilities of Photo Chemical Etching? Let the professionals at NW Etch show you how.