Defense Industry
We supply AS 9100-certified components for a wide range of defense applications using chemical photo etching.
Trusted by defense leaders for over 50 years
Since 1966, when our grandfather was first contracted to make stealth bomber wings, we’ve been delivering the US defense industry with etched components of unrivaled safety, reliability, and precision.
Proven performance and reliability
For the defense industry, performance and reliability are non-negotiable. Our chemical photo etching process ensures 100% burr, stress, and distortion-free components with accuracy within ±0.020mm [0.0005″].
Versatility for virtually any metal
We accommodate the widest range of defense-grade metals with our chemical photo etching process, from high-tensile stainless steels to lightweight, corrosion-resistance aluminum to exotic alloys.
We work with hard, soft, and brittle metals that can frustrate traditional methods, ensuring components of exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, or conductivity that perform in the most demanding applications and conditions.
Photo chemical etching benefits
- AS 9100-accredited
- 100% burr and stress-free components
- Precision accuracy within ±0.020mm [0.0005″]
- Low digital tooling costs
- Fast prototyping
- Scalable mass production
Defense industry components
Chemical photo etching is a versatile, scalable process that’s ideal for producing a variety of defense components, from prototype quantities to high-volume production. We also offer post-processing services such as forming, plating, and more to enhance component performance and durability while simplifying your supply chain.
- Custom metal shims
- Flat springs
- Prototypes
- Electrical interconnects and contacts
- Encoder discs
- PCB shielding cans
- Filters, sieves, screens
- EMI shielding
- Munitions
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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.
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.
