Photo Etching Profiles

An etched profile has distinct characteristics, as the metal is chemically dissolved. The edge profile can be controlled and a range of profiles can be achieved. These profiles are very small, but can often be used to provide a product with unique characteristics.

Figure 1: Single Sided Etch (through etch or surface etch)

Figure 2: Convex Profile (standard etch)

Figure 3: Paralell Edge (for cusp reduction)

Figure 4: Two Thirds / One Third (cost effective approach to combining through etching and surface etching with single image)

Figure 5: Ofset Depth Etch

Figure 6: Concave Etch

Figure 7: Two Stage Etch (multiple imaging)