New chemical etching processes improve precision of aerospace aluminium components
The development of new chemical etching processes overcomes difficulties in processing aluminium, particularly edge control and dimensional precision, expanding the manufacture of lightweight, complex components for the aerospace industry. UK-based Precision Micro, specialised in this technology since 1962, has developed a process aimed at improving the uniformity and quality of aluminium parts, with tolerances of up to ±0.020 mm and without mechanical stress, burrs or heat-affected zones.
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- Chemical etching removes material without mechanical forces or localised heat, avoiding stress, burrs and heat-affected zones.
- Precision Micro describes tolerances of up to ±0.020 mm in complex aluminium geometries.
- Applications cited include heat exchanger plates, helicopter air intake grilles, UAV components and cabin heater plates.
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