Its strength is comparable to 304 stainless steel and it is used for human implants. It is used for human implants. Its electrical and chemical resistance properties are excellent even at unusually high temperatures. Tech-Etch chemical machining offers the flexibility of manufacturing prototype quantities and large production runs while maintaining tight tolerance without the high cost and long lead times associated with hard tools. Formed parts are manufactured by combining photoetching, used for blanking, with inexpensive or universal tooling, used for forming.
Heat treatment is available to enhance spring qualities.
An economical alternative to beryllium copper, stainless steel offers very low corrosion potential for shielding applications where high attenuation is not required. Low-Profile stainless steel shielding is attached with pressure sensitive adhesive. Both configurations are offered in two sizes for gaps ranging from .5mm to 2.5mm. Smooth to the touch, the stainless steel shielding requires only a low closing force while providing 360 degrees of snag-free operation. An innovative leader in shielding technology, Tech-Etch, Inc. manufactures a complete line of standard and custom shielding products for both the commercial and military markets.