800×600
Single Etching Machine
- Etch size800 × 600 mm
- TypeBubble / dabble
Entry-level etching machine for signs, plates and short runs.
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Photo & chemical etching machines
Photochemical etching machines for stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminium and more — from a single benchtop unit to a fully automatic line, with tolerances down to ±0.01 mm.
A photo etching machine (also called a chemical etching or photochemical machining machine) reproduces fine patterns in metal without the tooling cost, burrs or stress of stamping and laser cutting. GE manufactures the full family of metal etching machines below — each available with single or double-sided spray etching, configurable etch area and your choice of etchant such as ferric chloride (FeCl₃) or cupric chloride (CuCl₂).
2-side spray
Double Etching Machine
- Working size650 mm × L
- TypeSpray, both sides
Two-side simultaneous etching for PCB and nameplates.
±0.02 mm
Precision Horizontal Etching Machine
- Etch area650 × 2000 mm
- Tolerance±0.02 mm
High-accuracy etching for precision metal parts.
650×4000
Auto Precision Photo-Etching Line
- Etch area650 × 4000 mm
- ModeEtch→Strip→Dry
Conveyorized line for continuous high-volume etching.
PCB line
PCB Etching Line
- Etch area650 × 4000 mm
- EtchantFeCl₃ / CuCl₂
Full etch-and-strip line for printed circuit boards.
±0.01 mm
Precision Vertical Etching Machine
- Etch size550 × 550 mm
- Tolerancemax 0.01 mm
For SMT stencils, gratings and encoder masks.
Cutting dies
Cutting Dies Etching Machine
- Etch size500 × 600 mm
- MaterialSteel · HC steel
Photoengraving for steel cutting-die moulds.
Stamping dies
Stamping Dies Etching Machine
- Etch size500 × 600 mm
- Best forHot-stamp dies
Special for stamping mould and hot-stamping dies.
1500×3000
Huge Decoration Plate Etching Machine
- Etch size1500 × 3000 mm
- MaterialSST · copper
Large-format etching for decorative metal panels.
1.32–1.5 m
Huge Plate Etching Line
- Etch width1.32–1.5 m
- ModeConveyorized
Continuous line for etched decoration plate.
Cylindrical
Cylinder Etching Machine
- Workpiece dia.35–200 mm
- Etch area600 × 400 mm
Etches round workpieces, rollers and tubes.
Watchcase
Watchcase Etching Machine
- Etch area⌀ 600 mm
- Best forCases · lighters
Photoengraving for watchcases and small metal goods.
0.02–0.1 mm
Super Thin-Plate Etching Machine
- Etch area400 × 1000 mm
- Thickness0.02–0.1 mm
For ultra-thin shims, meshes and foils.
Reel-to-reel
Reel-to-Reel Etching Machine
- Etch area(25–650) × 8000 mm
- Tolerance±0.02 mm
Continuous strip etching for lead frames & connectors.
14 etching machine models — and every one can be tailored to your material, size and volume.
Why GE Etching Machines
Built for precision and uptime
±0.01 mm
Repeatable precision for the finest features.
Any size
Benchtop to 1500×3000 mm and 8 m reels.
Corrosion-proof
PP/PVC build for FeCl₃ & CuCl₂ chemistry.
Training included
We hand over the full etching process know-how.