Metal Etch

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Exact Metal Etch Equipment

Effective cleaning and surface etch preparation is a critical step in the quality control of precision parts for all part manufacturers, especially those providing parts to aerospace and outer space vehicles. At REL, our approach to designing, building, and installing automated metal etching and chemical cleaning processing lines has been built on decades of experience solving complex technical challenges for our customers to create scientifically sound, industry certified, high throughput, reliable, and long-lasting equipment. 

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Automated Cleaning Lines

REL automated Chemical Cleaning lines allow for effective surface cleaning prep before Non-Destructive Testing of your Safety-Critical Components. Remove surface coatings and tarnishes utilizing your chosen chemical supplier and REL equipment. Design and implement processing recipes ‘on the fly’ and log all processing data with our dynamic motion control and infinite processing memory. 

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Automated Metal Etch Lines

REL automated Metal Etching lines allow for effective surface removal before Non-Destructive Evaluation of your Safety Critical Components. Remove exact material thickness to expose subsurface material structure for subsequent material integrity evaluation or surface preparation for the next coating operation by utilizing your current chemical supplier and REL's chemical milling equipment. Design and implement processing recipes with real time etch rate control and automated chemical dosing and log all processing data with our dynamic motion control and infinite processing memory.

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Learn more about the benefits of REL’s Automated metal etch systems.

What are the benefits of REL's Automated Metal Etch Systems?

REL's Automated Metal Etch Systems provide effective surface material removal and preparation, crucial for quality control of precision parts, especially in aerospace and outer space applications. They utilize a range of overhead conveyance methods and precision carriers to move parts with complex geometries through specific process stages, ensuring real-time control and high throughput without the need for guessing and checking. Download our Metal Etch PDF. 

How do REL's Metal Etch Systems ensure operator and environmental safety?

Operator and environmental safety are maximized through dynamic control systems like LOCKTIME Control, which include features such as mist collection, fume scrubbing, and safe operator intervention areas. These systems prevent automatic motion in safety zones and ensure no overhead devices move into a muted safety zone, maintaining process visibility and throughput while ensuring safety. 

What control features are included in REL's Metal Etch Systems?

REL's Metal Etch Systems are equipped with Coho Control, an Industry 4.0 software component that provides real-time data, enabling rapid troubleshooting, in-depth analytics, and compliance reporting. Additionally, dynamic tank control allows for individual tanks to be 'blocked' or 'disabled' during service without halting operations, maintaining adjustable chemical concentrations and processing adjustments on-the-fly. Download our Coho Control PDF for more information.