Need help- photo etching

[Raffles]

I'm looking for an individual or company that offers photo etching or laser cutting for brass/aluminium sheet. Preferably in the UK but abroad could work. I've used local suppliers before but they aren't too interested in small orders. Anyone used a company or even offer this themselves? it's not a huge or complex piece, just A4 or smaller repeats of 2 parts.

 

[gunnerk19]

Have you considered home photo etching? Depending how large or small your requirements are, you may get dragged over the coals by a big name company for material, setup/template fees, etc...

I did a quick google and found a DIY post that may or may not interest you...

http://www.prototrains.com/etch1/etch1.html

Like I said, this appears to be aimed more at the "slightly more than casual/hobbyist" type person, but not as much as the "Have an order of 2,000 pieces needed, shipped in 5 working days"; Although (at least to me) it looks like a bit of initial $$ for supplies, but if you plan on offering items in the long run, at least you wouldn't have to worry about reoccuring setup fees for different items and templates...

 

[Raffles]

Thanks for the link. I'm not really producing anything that's going to be in that much of a demand that it is going to need my own setup. I've been modelmaking for about 15 years and have only used etched brass twice so my own setup would be a bit uneccessary, plus it sounds as though you have to have quite a bit of technical skill to avoid undercuts etc.

 

[LeMarchand]

Maybe this guy can help you, he seems to do nice work and his prices seem fair

http://www.etchingservice.eu/

 

[Raffles]

Thanks for the link, this guy seems great.