The difference between laser processing mesh and etching processing mesh

The difference between laser processing mesh and etching processing mesh

During mesh processing, customers often have different opinions on laser processing and etching processing. Should we choose laser processing or etching processing? Let’s introduce the differences between these two processes.

In terms of effectiveness, laser processing mesh is faster than etching mesh. The main components of etching processing are chemical compounds such as ferric chloride, which need to be fused with water to produce strong acid, which requires time to precipitate. In terms of process considerations, it is necessary to establish metal film and chemical corrosion configuration agents. Laser processing uses high-energy laser beams to irradiate the surface of the material to produce a high-temperature area, and then the high-temperature area is gasified to achieve drilling processing, which saves a lot of complicated processes in the process. However, this processing method is better than laser processing in terms of large-area apertures and the price is relatively low.

Laser processing has the advantages of high aperture accuracy and good hole quality, which is suitable for thin plate materials and complex surface processing. However, due to the use of gasification drilling, there is a certain degree of damage to the metal material. The thinner the material thickness, the higher the equipment and energy costs required for laser processing, resulting in high processing costs. Etching processing uses chemical agents, which to a certain extent pollutes the environment. Therefore, powerful factories use a fully automatic recycling system to reduce pollution below the national standard value. Although the etching speed is relatively slow, it can achieve a material thickness between 0.01mm-2mm. The etched mesh does not deform or burn the product, and there will be no burrs on the surface.

Whether to choose laser processing or etching processing needs to be determined according to one’s own processing needs. Laser processing can be used for those with higher precision and fewer apertures. Etching processing can be used for those with more apertures and lower batch production costs.

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