American Etching & Manufacturing
AEM has been a supplier of precision, high-reliable, thin gauge metal subcomponents to the military, electronics, and high-tech commercial industries for 40+ years.
What We Do
American Etching & Manufacturing (AEM) is a leading provider of high-precision, thin-gauge metal subcomponents, serving the military, electronics, and high-tech commercial industries. Based in Pacoima, CA, AEM operates as a subsidiary of APL Manufacturing and specializes in photochemical etching, offering reliable solutions for both prototype and full-scale production needs.
As a fully certified AS-9100 facility, AEM upholds the highest standards of quality and process control, ensuring exceptional consistency and precision. Utilizing advanced photochemical machining, we produce intricate metal components through chemical etching, stamping, forming, and plating—allowing for complex geometries and tight tolerances while preserving material integrity.
With a commitment to innovation and excellence, AEM delivers superior etching solutions that meet the rigorous demands of today’s most advanced industries.
High-precision, thin-gauge metal subcomponents
Suitable for prototype and full-scale production
Fully certified AS-9100 facility
Committed to innovation and excellence
How do we work?
Utilizing a chemical etching technology, photochemical machining produces parts through chemical etching that aligns with our stamping, forming, and plating services. This specialized process enables complex precision metal parts that maintain the metal's integrity with complex geometries and tight tolerances.
