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Step 3 - Etching

After the crystal blanks have been lapped, the next step is to immerse the crystals into a special chemical mixture. The chemical etching process cleans the crystal and helps prevent the crystal from aging and frequency drifting.

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• Step 1 - Cutting
• Step 2 - Lapping
• Step 3 - Etching
• Step 4 - Base Plating
• Step 5 - Mounting on Crystal Base
• Step 6 - Calibration
• Step 7 - Sealing
• Step 8 - Testing

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International Crystal Manufacturing
10 North Lee Avenue • Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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