We tailor etching technology precisely to your needs
Do you only want small quantities? Would you like to subsequently process your contour etched parts by hand? In this case, the first choice would normally be cutting manufacture. This means the parts are etched out of metal sheets. You have around 700 different types of material to choose from – with sheet lengths up to 725mm.
Cutting or reel-to-reel?
Herz also offers you reel-to-reel as an alternative that means etching on the production line which is particularly suitable for automated further processing. Herz decides whether to use cutting or reel-to-reel according to customer requirements. When making this decision, we take all the parameters into account such as tool costs and quantity – so that we can offer you the best and most economical solution. You can rely on that.
Benefits of Herz etching technology
Low tool costs
In contour etched parts, optics are used instead of technical tools. These are ready for operation faster and are more cost-effective than metal punching tools for example.
Fully flexible when it comes to geometry
More complex means more expensive? Not with contour etched parts. They offer you new possibilities for complex structures – because the metal is processed from both sides for example.
The most intricate structures with high precision
Ätztechnik Herz produces filigree and highly intricate structures that are not achievable with punching technology. The production process guarantees maximum precision to one hundredth of a millimeter.
Fast production
No time-consuming tool construction, efficient processes and what’s more extensive material storage. With Herz you get your finished product faster. With the Speedline service, in just 48 hours.
Burr-free and careful processing
Etching technology is a photochemical process. The contour etched part is not impaired by burrs or deformations.
A decisive advantage compared to mechanical processing.
Cleanliness in accordance with the German Association of the Automotive Industry regulation (VDA) 19
When etching metal, no metal particles are produced. In this way, Ätztechnik Herz meets the cleanliness requirements laid down in the German Association of the Automotive Industry regulation no. 19. Without the need for an additional cleaning process. (VDA 19).
Slightly etched bending edges
Save the money you would normally have to spend on complex bending tools or external processing. Components that subsequently need to be bent 90° can be given a slightly etched bending edge in the etching process. Without any additional cost, you then have the chance to bend virtually by hand and to produce a clean bending edge. How does this work? The slightly etched channel reduces the material thickness on the subsequent bending edge. There is then no material displacement on the inside when bending.
Critical structures
Major benefit of etching: even the most complex geometric shapes and structures can be produced at a very reasonable cost. Unlike other technologies, in etching all structures are formed simultaneously. That means only one single optical tool is required. And that is how we can produce your contour etched parts at a comparatively low cost and also fast, reliably and with high precision.