Our optical scales/rulers were manufactured by the wet etching technique that requires many processes. Are there any other simpler and faster options available?
Laser micro-etching has been employed to replace chemical etching involving glass masking exposure to finish optical rules/scales for years. It is a feasible solution. Many Taiwanese and foreign IC manufacturers have planned for mass production after intensive research and development.
In response to the need for linear motion systems or positional precision in various industries, standardized scales are read as relative or absolute positions. Standardized precision and repetitive motion help fulfill the specifications of various industrial or commercialized products.
Clients' needs in high precision optical rules/scales vary. Hortech's high-precision laser equipment and customized finishing can satisfy different clients' needs.
What are the advantages of customized laser micro-etching?
1. Laser micro-etching allows the client to revise his/her pattern accordingly, which cannot be achieved by the traditional process. Such design flexibility encourages innovative and / or upgraded products.
2. The process is environmentally friendly in that it does not generate pollution.
3. No additional lamination process is required. It reduces the amount of materials needed and the cost with enhanced yield.
4. It can be directly employed on the surface of the designated material or machine tool.