American Chemical supports the Chem-Milling industry with both the chemicals and the controllers for all the processes in a Chem-Milling shop.  We have numerous controllers in the field that have been active for over 10 years!

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Chemicals

• AF-1122 -Anti-foam formulated specifically for the ferric chloride etching process.   This product manages the foam during etching without detrimentally impacting the etching process.

• SC-1310  - Concentrated equipment cleaner designed specifically for ferric chloride etchers.

• PC-1531 - Single step, immersion cleaner for use prior to dry-film application.   Removes greases and oils while coating the metal surface with a thin, adhesion promoting film.

• DC-3450 - A 450g/L developer concentrate  with detergent and water softening additives to keep developers clean by preventing water hardness scale buildup.

• CC-4405 - 40% sodium chlorate based ferric chloride regeneration chemical formulated with rate enhancing additives.

Equipment

• DC-3030 - This controller provides accurate and reliable control of the developing solutions.  The DC-3030 controls solution concentration, resist loading, and most important, breaking point.   Automatic delivery of chemical concentrate directly from factory packaging reduces chemical handling.

• ETCHpro FC-4020  - A complete control system that provides accurate and reliable control of the ferric chloride etching process through independent measurement and adjustment of the three critical control variables: ferric chloride concentration, free acid, and total metal loading. Each process sensor is chosen specifically for optimum performance and maximum operating life in the harsh chemical milling process.