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PCB Etching Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
How a PCB etcher works, the types available, the specs that matter, what drives price, and how to compare manufacturers.
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Conveyor spray etchers for PCB,filters,signs,stainless steel, copper, aluminum,titanium · CE certified · 30+ countries.
A chemical etching machine is a conveyorised industrial system that sprays etchant (ferric chloride FeCl₃ for stainless steel/aluminum, cupric chloride CuCl₂ for copper, or alkaline ammonia NH₄OH for tin) onto a photoresist-masked metal sheet or PCB panel. It produces burr-free, stress-free parts with 25-200 μm line/space resolution at 1-8 m/min conveyor speed. Beijing Golden Eagle has manufactured chemical etching machines since 2003, shipping 50+ models (GE-JM650, GE-AE650, GE-SK9, GE-TS650, GE-W) to 30+ countries.
Price range: USD 5,000 (compact) to USD 200,000+ (industrial line). Lead time: 20-60 days. Certifications: CE.
Golden Eagle is a professional etching machine manufacturer with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in designing and manufacturing high-precision etching machines for PCB manufacturing, metal sheet fabrication, and photochemical machining applications. Our etching systems feature stable spray technology, uniform etching rates, and reliable industrial performance.
Our etching machines Common applications:
Three flagship platforms covering PCB, metal, and photochemical applications.
Precision chemical etching equipment for printed circuit board manufacturing.
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Chemical etching machines for stainless steel, copper and brass sheets.
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High precision photochemical machining equipment for metal components.
View modelsLocated in Beijing, China, Beijing Golden Eagle Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd. has designed and manufactured PCB manufacturing equipment and chemical etching machinery for over two decades — including chemical etchers, strippers, cleaners, and dryers.
Golden Eagle ships the full PCB production line, with conveyorised etching as the core step.
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From PCB prototyping to architectural decoration — each line has a dedicated product family and process support.
By the numbers — 20+ years of etching excellence, trusted by manufacturers in 45+ countries.
Precision-engineered equipment for superior, repeatable results.
Dedicated technical team available 24/7 worldwide.
Trusted by manufacturers in over 45 countries.
CE-certified processes and rigorous factory testing.
Every Golden Eagle etching machine is fully factory-tested before shipment — including etching chemistry, temperature control, conveyor speed, spray uniformity, and electrical safety.
From PCB manufacturers in Turkey to LED producers in Iran — production engineers and plant owners on Golden Eagle equipment.
"We installed two GE-JM650 conveyor etching lines. The machines run 24/7 with excellent etch rate uniformity. The commissioning team was professional and the after-sales support has been outstanding."
"Replaced our 20-year-old spray etcher with a Golden Eagle GE-SK9. Etch quality improved dramatically and our chemistry consumption dropped 30%."
"Golden Eagle's team helped us design a turnkey PCB manufacturing line from LED. Throughput exceeded our target by 18% and the project was delivered 2 weeks ahead of schedule."
Hands-on guides for process engineers and equipment buyers.
How a PCB etcher works, the types available, the specs that matter, what drives price, and how to compare manufacturers.
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25 microns line/space, RA copper, dedicated low-tension conveyor — why the FPC line is different.
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5–20 m³ wastewater per day, two-stage precipitation, sludge dewatering, REACH / EPA compliance.
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Tell us your material, resolution and throughput target — our engineers will recommend the right machine and send a quotation within 24 hours.