Decorative Components
Creating intricate, precision components for a wide range of decorative applications with chemical photo etching.
Five reasons the world’s most demanding engineers trust Vaga.
Precisely perfect
Burr-free, stress-free parts without the deformation other manufacturing processes can cause.
Quality at any quantity
Get exact repeatability over runs of 100,000 or more. Or cost-effectively produce just a few critical custom parts.
Verified manufacturing
Our photochemical etching process is ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified.
Prototyping and design help
Our experts can help you experiment and draft detailed specs.
Made in the USA
We’ve been building a legacy of world-class service since 1968, shipping globally from our workshop in California.
Trusted by design leaders
Vaga Industries is a leading supplier of precision-etched decorative components for custom applications in architecture, design, jewelry, branding, and more. With our chemical photo etching and post-processing services, we ensure 100% burr, stress, and distortion-free components of unmatched artistry, accuracy, and durability.
Unlimited complexity and innovation
Chemical photo etching creates custom components, patterns, and designs with most complex geometries and tightest tolerances. Our non-contact, non-thermal chemical etching process dissolves precise areas of the chosen metal—eliminating the possibility for burrs and stresses—while delivering creations of exceptional intricacy at a low cost that traditional machine methods can’t match.
Photo chemical etching benefits
- 100% burr and stress-free components
- Wide range of metals
- Precision accuracy within ±0.020mm [0.0005″]
- Fast, low-cost prototyping
- Scalable mass production
Suitable for virtually any metal
Chemical photo etching is a versatile, cost-effective process that accommodates a wide range of metals, regardless of their hardness, temper, or brittleness. From luxurious brass to corrosion-resistant stainless steel to exotic alloys, our expert engineers can help you select and source the most economical, effective metal for your unique requirements.
Decorative components
We manufacture a variety of precision-etched components for the decorative industries, including architectural facades, fine jewelry parts, decorative panels, and more. We also offer value-added services such as plating, patination, and lamination to enhance the appearance, functionality, and durability of etched components under even the harshest conditions.
- Signage
- Decorative lighting
- Nameplates
- Engravings
- Plaques
- Watch faces
- Decorative panels
- Jewelry components
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Our team of engineers offers decades of experience working with metals and alloys of various grades and types commonly used in medical components.
Our versatile chemical photo etching service makes use of stainless, ultra-hard steels for instruments, copper alloys, even biocompatible metals for stents, implants, and more.
