Photo Etched Pins

Photo Etched Pins

PCM Photo Etched Pins – Photochemical machining (photo etching) creates intricate designs with fine detail, making it ideal for logos and artwork with thin lines. This cost-effective method offers greater flexibility than stamping, punching, or laser cutting, allowing complex shapes and precision at an affordable price.

This process is described with the following steps:
  1. The pin material, usually brass or copper, has a film image transferred to it
  2. Photoresist, a light sensitive material, is coated around your design project.
  3. UV light then hardens the photoresist.
  4. The unprotected parts then have a solution of acid applied to them.
  5. The design quickly corrodes and wears away.
  6. We clean off the remaining acids and impurities to produce a precisely crafted final product.
  7. We fill the acid-etched cavities with enamel colors one at a time using a precise syringe application.
  8. We oven-fire the product to harden the enamel and ensure a durable, long-lasting finish.
  9. We then cut the product into individual pins and polish each one for a smooth, professional finish.
At this point you have the option to add an epoxy coating to prevent against wear and tear.

Benefits of Photo Etched Pins

Photo Etched Pins are ideal for complex designs with fine line work and sharp detail. Available in a wide range of colors, they’re thinner and lighter than other pin types—making them comfortable for larger designs and cost-effective for bulk shipping. For designs with shadows or gradients, offset printed pins are the better choice, offering full-color flexibility and photo-like effects.

If Photo Etched Pins are the right pins for you, then we invite you to send us your design! We offer free quotes for all of our products.
We look forward to creating your perfect Photo Etched Pin. Contact us for a FREE Quote!

Easy Quote Form

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We ask that you give as much detail as possible in an effort to help our designers to better envision your idea.
For last minute orders, we recommend Photo Etched or Silk Screen pins, as these are produced much more quickly than other options.

Soft Enamel fillings add to production time, so please be aware that this can affect your receiving date.

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