Etching line
PCB Etching Line
- Etch area650 × 4000 mm
- EtchantFeCl₃ / CuCl₂
Conveyorized etch + strip line for circuit boards.
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PCB etching machines & production equipment
A complete set of PCB etching equipment — from brushing and developing to spray etching, stripping, plated-through-hole and surface finishing — for single, double-sided and multilayer boards and FPC.
GE builds the full chain of PCB etching equipment. Our horizontal spray PCB etching machines run both ferric chloride (FeCl₃) and regenerable cupric chloride (CuCl₂) chemistries, with conveyor speed and spray pressure tuned for even, repeatable copper etching across the whole panel.
CuCl₂
Cupric Chloride Etching Machine
- ChemistryCuCl₂, regenerable
- Best forHigh-volume copper
Stable etch rate with in-line regeneration.
FeCl₃
Ferric Chloride Etching Machine
- ChemistryFeCl₃
- Best forProto & small batch
Versatile copper etching for prototype and short runs.
PTH
Plated-Through-Hole (PTH) Line
- ProcessHole metallization
- Best forDouble / multilayer
Reliable through-hole conductivity before plating.
Developing
Developing Line
- ProcessSpray develop
- Best forDry-film resist
Reveals the circuit pattern ahead of etching.
Stripping
Resist Stripping Line
- ProcessAuto strip
- Best forPost-etch cleanup
Removes resist cleanly after etching.
Brushing
Brushing / Pre-treatment
- ProcessBrush + wash
- Best forSurface prep
Cleans copper for perfect resist adhesion.
Plating
Copper Plating Line
- ProcessElectroplating
- Best forPattern / panel
Builds copper thickness on tracks and holes.
Anti-oxidation
Anti-Oxidation / OSP Line
- ProcessOSP finish
- Best forSolderable surface
Protects copper pads before assembly.
The PCB Process
From laminate to finished board
Brush & Clean
Mechanical brushing prepares the copper-clad laminate.
Laminate & Expose
Dry-film resist is laminated and the circuit is exposed.
Develop
Spray developing reveals the copper to be removed.
Etch
The PCB etching machine dissolves the bare copper.
Strip
Resist is stripped to expose the finished tracks.
PTH & Plate
Through-holes are metallized and copper-plated.
Surface Finish
OSP / anti-oxidation protects pads for assembly.
Dry & Inspect
Drying and washing deliver clean, ready boards.