Energy
We supply precision-etched components for a wide range of energy applications with chemical photo etching.
A trusted partner in energy innovation
Vaga Industries is helping to advance the next generation of sustainable technologies with our flexible chemical photo etching process. From electric vehicles to renewable energy, we help innovators and energy leaders worldwide to rapidly develop and test new components designs, so they can reach market faster without compromising quality.
Fast, affordable prototypes
Chemical photo etching is an efficient, flexible process that uses low-cost digital tooling to deliver unique prototypes and precision components of greater complexity and precision in less time and for lower cost than traditional machining methods.
By dissolving precise areas of the chosen metal, our process ensures components within ±0.020mm of accuracy [0.0005″]—eliminating the possibility of burrs and stresses—all at a fixed low cost.
Suitable for virtually any metal
Chemical photo etching is a highly versatile process that accommodates a wide range of metals regardless of their hard, soft, or brittle properties, unlike conventional machining methods.
From corrosion-resistant stainless steel to Imodel to exotic alloys, our expert engineers can help you select and source the most economical, effective metal for your unique requirements and application.
Photo chemical etching benefits
- 100% burr and stress-free components
- Wide range of metals
- Rapid, low-cost prototyping
- Scalable mass production
Energy components
We manufacture a variety of precision-etched metal components for the energy sector, including bipolar plates, heat exchangers, solar brackets, and more. We also offer value-added services such as bonding, forming, and plating to ensure your parts meet your exact requirements and perform in the most exacting conditions.
- Custom metal shims
- Flat springs
- Prototypes
- Electrical interconnects and contacts
- Encoder discs
- Bipolar plates
- Solar brackets
- Gas separation membranes
- Electric motor laminations
View accreditations
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.
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.
