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Energy

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Fotofab photochemically etches a range of precision metal parts for the energy industry which includes the totality of all the industries involved in the production and sale of energy including:

  • Fuel extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Refining
  • Distribution

The modern world depends upon a large quantity of fuel to operate, and the energy industry is a crucial part of the infrastructure and maintenance of society in almost all countries.

Fotofab proudly services US and International customers. 

A variety of markets comprise the energy industry, including:

  • Petroleum
  • Gas
  • Electrical power
  • Coal
  • Nuclear power
  • Renewable energy
  • Alternative solar and wind energy (Green Energy)

Chemically Etched Components for the Energy Industry

Fotofab is a trusted industry supplier with years of experience in fabricating precision metal components for the energy sector, including:

  • Solar panel elements
  • Converters
  • Thermoelectric generator components
  • Solid-state devices
  • Circuitry components
  • Energy harvesting devices
  • Capacitor and supercapacitor elements
  • OLED and LED components
  • RF wireless transmitters
  • Semiconductor polymers
  • Antennas
  • Thermoelectric materials
  • Wireless sensor network components
  • Light sources
  • Diode components
  • Rectennas (part antenna, part rectifier)

Metals We Etch for the Energy Industry

A range of high-quality materials are used within the energy sector due to the scope and level of importance it has in our society. The metals that Fotofab photochemically etches for the energy industry include:

  • Aluminum
  • Beryllium Copper
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Hastelloy
  • Inconel
  • Kovar
  • Low and High Carbon Steels
  • Molybdenum
  • Monel
  • Nickel Silver
  • Phosphor Bronze
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium
  • Tool Steels
  • Tungsten

Fotofab specializes in photochemical etching. This process is precise and allows for tight tolerances and configurations not possible with traditional metal fabrication methods like laser cutting or stamping.

In this process, a photographically assembled mask is applied to the metal surface, protecting the underlying base metal. A tightly controlled chemical reaction then removes metal, atom by atom, creating exact-to-print parts.

Our Capabilities for the Energy Industry

  • Metal forming and bending
  • Metal finishing
  • Plating
  • Anodizing
  • Wire electrical discharge machining (Wired EDM)
  • Diffusion bonding
  • Painting
  • Passivation
  • Electropolishing
  • Soldering and welding
  • Custom packaging
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Laser cutting

Fotofab is committed to working exclusively to customer blueprints. This allows us to customize each metal part to fit specific needs. The parts we use are sourced and manufactured in the US.

RoHS3 and REACH Compliance Manufacturer

Fotofab produces both RoHS3 and REACH compliant parts upon request. We are dedicated to exceeding customer requirements in the production and on-time delivery of high-quality energy components and products. We are also AS9100 and ISO certified and ITAR registered.

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3758 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

773-463-6211

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Etching
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& Many More

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Beryllium Copper
Stainless Steel
& Many More

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