PCB Etching Machines
Horizontal spray etching, developing, stripping and PTH lines for single, double-sided and multilayer PCB & FPC.
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★ 20+ Years · Exported to 30+ Countries
Precision Etching Machine & Photochemical Etching Equipment
GE (Golden Eagle) is a China-based etching machine manufacturer building photo & chemical etching machines, PCB etching lines, chemical milling and metal etching equipment — engineered for tolerances down to ±0.01 mm.
2003
Established
14+
Machine Types
30+
Export Countries
±0.01mm
Etch Tolerance
Turnkey etching lines
& full process training
& full process training
Factory-direct manufacturer
Turnkey photochemical lines
Custom-engineered systems
Worldwide installation & support
Etching Equipment by Application
One supplier for every etching process
From a single benchtop etching machine to a fully automatic production line, GE covers the entire photochemical etching workflow.
Chemical Milling
Precision photochemical milling lines for thin metal parts, meshes, shims and aerospace components.
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Etching, colour-filling and golden-plating machines for metal nameplates, signs, plaques and crafts.
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Photoengraving machines for cutting dies, stamping dies and hot-stamping moulds in steel and high-carbon steel.
View dies etchingReel-to-Reel Etching
Continuous reel-to-reel etching machines for lead frames, connectors and strip metal up to 8000 mm.
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Silicon-chip etching, DES lines and washing systems for solar wafers, LCD glass and semiconductors.
View semiconductorHuge Plate Etching
Large-format etching machines and lines up to 1500×3000 mm for decorative panels and elevator boards.
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Compact laboratory etching machines and pilot systems for R&D, universities and prototyping.
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Best-Selling Etching Machines
Photo & chemical etching machines with real specs
A selection of our most popular metal etching machines. Every unit is built to order and supported by full process know-how.
Double-sided
Double-Sided Etching Machine
- Working width650 mm × L
- Etch typeSpray, 2-side
- Best forNameplates · PCB
±0.02 mm
Precision Horizontal Etching Machine
- Etch area650 × 2000 mm
- Tolerance±0.02 mm
- Best forPrecision parts
Automatic line
Auto Photo-Etching / Milling Line
- Etch area650 × 4000 mm
- ProcessEtch→Strip→Dry
- Best forMass production
PCB line
Continuous
Reel-to-Reel Etching Machine
- Etch area(25–650) × 8000 mm
- Thickness0.05–0.50 mm
- Best forLead frames
Large format
Huge Plate Etching Machine
- Etch size1500 × 3000 mm
- MaterialsSST · Copper
- Best forDecor panels
20+
Years specialising in etching
30+
Countries served worldwide
14+
Etching machine models
±0.01mm
Achievable etch tolerance
By industry
Etching machines by industry
Electronics, semiconductor, medical, automotive, aerospace, decoration and more — find the machines GE most often supplies for your field.
🔌 Electronics & PCB
Printed circuit boards, flexible PCB and fine-line copper conductors.
Machines: PCB Etching Line · Double Etching · Auto Line
💠 Semiconductor & Lead Frames
Lead frames, IC carriers, connectors and precision strip parts.
Machines: Reel-to-Reel · Precision Vertical
📡 EMI / RFI Shielding
Shielding cans, board-level fingers and shielding gaskets.
Machines: Super Thin-Plate · Reel-to-Reel
⚙️ Precision Parts
Springs, shims, flexures, contacts and washers — burr-free, stress-free.
Machines: Precision Horizontal · Precision Vertical
🕸️ Filters, Meshes & Screens
Etched sieves, speaker meshes, filter discs and perforated foils.
Machines: Super Thin-Plate · Precision Horizontal
🎯 SMT Stencils & Encoders
Solder-paste stencils, encoder discs, gratings and precision scales.
Machines: Precision Vertical · Super Thin-Plate
🏷️ Nameplates, Signage & Labels
Etched and color-filled metal nameplates, badges and signage.
Machines: Single Etching · Double Etching
🎨 Decorative & Architectural
Etched stainless art, elevator panels and architectural sheet.
Machines: Huge Decoration Plate · Huge Plate Line
⌚ Watch Dials, Cases & Jewelry
Watch dials and cases, lighters, badges and decorative jewelry.
Machines: Watchcase Etching · Cylinder Etching
🔪 Cutting & Stamping Dies
Steel cutting-die moulds and hot-stamping / embossing dies.
Machines: Cutting Dies · Stamping Dies
🩺 Medical Devices
Surgical blades, stents, implant meshes and micro-fluidic parts.
Machines: Precision Vertical · Super Thin-Plate
🚗 Automotive, Aerospace & New Energy
Gaskets, sensor parts, fuel-cell bipolar plates and battery foils.
Machines: Precision Horizontal · Reel-to-Reel · Super Thin-Plate
The Photochemical Etching Process
A complete etching line, one workflow
GE supplies every machine in the chain — so your patterns move from artwork to finished metal without a single bottleneck.
Pre-treatment
Brushing & cleaning lines remove oxide and oil for perfect resist adhesion.
Resist Coating
Photoresist laminating or coating machines apply a uniform light-sensitive film.
Exposure
Single & double-sided exposure machines transfer artwork with sharp registration.
Developing
Spray developing machines reveal the pattern, ready for etching.
Etching
Horizontal spray etching machines dissolve metal precisely with FeCl₃ or CuCl₂.
Stripping
Resist stripping machines remove the film cleanly after etching.
Surface Finishing
Plating, colour-fill & polishing lines add the final look and protection.
Drying & Inspection
Drying ovens and washing lines deliver clean, ready-to-ship parts.
Why Choose GE Etching Machine
Engineering, not just equipment
Two decades of focus
Since 2003 we have built only photochemical etching equipment — depth, not breadth.
Tolerances to ±0.01 mm
Precision vertical & horizontal etching machines for SMT, gratings and encoder masks.
Fully customizable
Size, automation and chemistry tailored to your part, throughput and floor space.
Turnkey supply
One vendor for the whole line — pre-treatment, exposure, etching, stripping and finishing.
Process training
We hand over working know-how, not just hardware — chemistry, parameters and maintenance.
Export & support worldwide
Shipped to the USA, Japan, Australia, Europe and beyond, with remote & on-site service.
Etching Machine FAQ
Questions buyers ask us most
An etching machine sprays or immerses a metal sheet in an etchant — such as ferric chloride (FeCl₃) or cupric chloride (CuCl₂) — to selectively dissolve the unmasked areas and reproduce a precise pattern. It is the core of photochemical machining and is used for PCBs, nameplates, precision parts and decorative panels.
Stainless steel, copper, brass, beryllium copper, aluminium, nickel, mild and high-carbon steel and more. Achievable tolerances reach ±0.01 mm on our precision vertical etching machines.
Yes — turnkey lines covering pre-treatment, resist coating, exposure, developing, etching, stripping and surface finishing. We also provide installation and full process training so your team can run it from day one.
Absolutely. Etch width, length, automation level and chemistry are all configurable — from compact laboratory etching machines to 1500×3000 mm huge-plate lines and continuous reel-to-reel systems.
We have exported etching machines to the USA, Japan, Australia, Europe and 30+ countries, serving enterprises, government, defence and research institutes — with remote and on-site technical support.