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Orbel

Etched, stamped and formed precision metal components

Since 1961 · Family-owned

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About Orbel

Orbel manufactures light-gauge metal components and electromechanical assemblies in Easton, Pennsylvania. Its integrated operation combines photochemical etching, stamping, secondary forming, plating and assembly, with in-house tooling support. The company serves electronic, instrumentation, medical, aerospace and defense applications, including shielding components. Its manufacturing page distinguishes its own beryllium-copper heat treatment from heat treatment coordinated with outside providers for other materials.

  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Industrial equipment
  • Aerospace
  • Defense

Ownership and industries from the company's own website, Nov 6, 2026 · Founding year from the company's own website, Nov 6, 2026

Services

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Photochemical etching

Precision etched components use laser-direct or photo-tool imaging. Advertised materials include stainless steel, nickel alloys, copper alloys and other light-gauge metals.

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Metal forming

In-house tooling supports stamped components from prototypes and short runs through production. Etched blanks can also be formed using universal tooling and press brakes.

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Metal stamping

In-house tooling supports stamped components from prototypes and short runs through production. Etched blanks can also be formed using universal tooling and press brakes.

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Electroless nickel plating

Reel-to-reel and rack plating options include copper, nickel, tin, silver and gold; the nickel range includes electroless deposits.

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Electroplating

Reel-to-reel and rack plating options include copper, nickel, tin, silver and gold; the nickel range includes electroless deposits.

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Mechanical assembly

Assembly work includes riveting, soldering, welding, taping and custom packaging of light-gauge components, with outside components used where needed.

Certifications

As Orbel states them. Fabrication AI has not checked them with the issuer; ask the shop for the certificate.

  • ISO 9001 · Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc. · until Sep 21, 2027
  • AS9100 · Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc. · until Sep 21, 2027
  • Nadcap · Nadcap Management Council · until May 31, 2027
  • Nadcap · Nadcap Management Council · until Nov 30, 2027
  • ITAR registration

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