About Us
Your One-Stop Source
For Custom Precision Metal Components
Founded in 1964 in Hopkins, Minnesota, Etchit has been dedicated to precision manufacturing for over half a century. In 1997, new leadership brought fresh vision and growth, culminating in the construction of a modern facility in Buffalo, Minnesota, in 2002.
Today, as a second-generation business with the third generation already contributing, we continue to specialize in photochemical milling, a highly precise process used to create complex metal components for demanding applications. Built on decades of experience and innovation, we combine craftsmanship with advanced technology to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for our customers.
Our Products & Services
As our name suggests, we specialize in photochemical milling or photochemical etching. We manufacture custom precision metal components, focusing on thin material parts, including:
- Flat Parts
- Individual Parts
- Tabbed in a Panel Parts
- Formed Parts
- Plated and Passivated Parts
- Custom Battery Contacts
Custom Finishing Services
By working with skilled and experienced partners, we offer comprehensive custom metal part finishing services to ensure your part meets your exact specifications including:
- Plating/Passivating
- Forming and Bending
- Heat Treating
Industries Served
Our team has the knowledge and experience of working with customers to meet their precision custom metal component needs in various industries, including:
Aerospace
Medical
Automotive
Military
Audio & Visual
Computer & High-Tech
Colleges & Universities
Stamping Facilities
Circuit Board
Etchit’s Commitment to Excellence
Our goal is to work with your team to manufacture parts to your exact specifications, maintaining precise tolerances to ensure your part meets industry and project standards. We are committed to quality and proudly maintain our ISO 9001:2015 certification, are ITAR registered, and adhere to strict Environmental Compliance and Conflict Free Minerals regulations.
Our Capabilities
We support projects of all sizes, from small quantities to high-volume production.
We also offer prototyping services to ensure accuracy before full-scale runs. Known for short lead times, competitive pricing, and responsive customer service, we proudly source and use American-made materials throughout our processes, while serving customers nationwide and around the world.
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Our customer base relies on us to work with them using a variety of inventory management methods. JIT, KANBAN, pull signals, blanket orders…we’re here to help.