Custom Precision Photo Etched Stainless Steel Shims for Industry Applications

Custom Precision Photo Etched Stainless Steel Shims for Industry Applications

Product Overview

Precision chemical etching for stainless steel shims offers outstanding accuracy and repeatability that traditional stamping or laser cutting cannot achieve. At Xinhaisen, we specialize in manufacturing ultra-precise stainless steel shims and spacers through our advanced photo etching process, ensuring burr-free, stress-free parts ideal for critical industrial applications.

Available Materials, Sizes, and Thickness

We support a variety of stainless steel grades and dimensions to fit your product requirements:

Other materials we process include:

• Copper and copper alloys (brass, phosphor bronze)

• Nickel and nickel silver

• Titanium and aluminum

Additional Services

To meet diverse customer requirements, we also offer:

• Half-etching for marking or fold lines

• Surface treatment (passivation, plating, black oxide, brushing)

• Adhesive backing or laminated shims

• Tight tolerance forming and secondary machining

Why Choose Photo Etching for Stainless Steel Shims

Photo etching (also known as chemical etching) enables the creation of intricate designs and micro-features on thin stainless steel sheets without deforming the material.
Compared with traditional cutting or punching, etching provides:

• No mechanical stress or burrs — maintaining the material’s integrity.

• High dimensional accuracy — tolerances up to ±0.01mm.

• Clean and smooth edges — no post-processing required.

• Low tooling cost — fast and economical for both prototype and mass production.

Etched Stainless Steel Shims Applications

Our stainless steel shims are widely used in:

• Aerospace & Automotive precision assemblies

• Electronics and semiconductor packaging

• Medical and optical equipment

• Industrial sensors and connectors

• Filtration and energy systems

Etching Capabilities & Applications

Our photo etching process supports complex micro patterns and tight-tolerance components across multiple industries:

• Filter Mesh & Screens (shower heads, faucets, humidifiers, microfluidic filters)

• Lead Frames & Connector Parts

• Battery Current Collectors

• Precision Shims, Washers, and Springs

• Heat Exchanger Plates & Cooling Components

Advantages of Working with Xinhaisen

• 13+ years of expertise in precision photo chemical etching

• ISO-certified production and strict quality inspection

• Custom design support from prototype to bulk production

• Fast delivery and professional engineering assistance

• Flexible customization for multi-material and multi-layer shims

How to Customize Your Etched Stainless Steel Shims

1. Send us your drawing (in PDF, DXF, or DWG format).

2. Confirm the material and thickness you require.

3. We’ll provide a feasibility review and quotation within 24 hours.

4. Prototype samples can be produced within 3–5 working days.

5. Upon confirmation, we proceed to mass production with consistent quality.

Any interests, please feel free to contact us for submit your design drawing, let's have a further discussion.

For over 13 years Xinhaisen has pioneered developments in photochemical etching, achieving standards admired by the industry and appreciated by a global customer base from a wide range of high-tech engineering markets.

Since found in 2012, in affiliating with our customers we have pioneered many new production techniques and methodologies in order to better serve their needs. It is these techniques that have advanced our capabilities further, enabling us to take what was once considered art and turn it into a science.

Now, we became China's leading photochemical etching specialist, with also the capacity of offering stamping and laser-cutting service. Our products include etching bipolar plates for fuel cell, speaker grills,  micro meshes&filters, tea&coffee infusers, shims&gaskets, Optical encoderdisk&strip, EMI/RFI shielding, Leadframes, connectors&contacts, printingstencils&foils and metal crafts.

Quality and service is our mission, Xinhaisen is committed to pursuing the highest standards of environmental performance. Responsibility for sustainability resides with all employees. The company has achieved ISO 14001 and IS0 9001 and IATF 16949 and is committed to maintaining that standard. With a fast response, high quality, best service and fair price, we have gained high reputation from our customers all over the world.