Macor Glass-ceramic Structural Components
Alias: Machinable ceramic CNC precision machining parts
Description：
Among advanced ceramic materials, Macor produced by Corning Inc. is a material that combines the precision machining characteristics of plastics and metals with the inherent excellent thermal, chemical, and electrical properties of advanced ceramics. Therefore, it is a typical choice for many industrial applications.
Macor machinable ceramic is a type of white, odorless, non-wetting ceramic with zero porosity, zero gas release, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and metal-like processing capabilities. In application scenarios that require high performing and vacuum environments, Macor is usually machined into high-precision, complex irregular components to ensure the reliability and stability of the project. Through polishing, the surface roughness of these components can reach a low value of Ra 0.013 μ m. In addition, Macor's advantage is that it can be machined using standard metalworking tools without sintering or high-temperature treatment. Compared with other technical ceramics, its machining flexibility undoubtedly makes it stand out in applications with complex shapes and high precision requirements.
Key Characteristics:
Macor is a specialized machinable glass-ceramic material produced by Corning Inc that exhibits considerable performance advantages across various application domains. Notably, Macor structural Components are frequently utilized in the aerospace industry to deliver stable support in high-temperature and high-radiation environments.
1. Macor has a pore free microstructure, making it impermeable to gases and liquids. Performed well in Ultra High Vacuum.
2. No sintering or further heat treatment is required, reducing manufacturing costs.
3. Can be used in combination with other materials such as metal and glass.
4. Not easy to creep or deform at high temperatures, with good dimensional stability.
5. Electrical Insulation: ——Excellent electric insulator material, it is an ideal material for electronic components and high-voltage applications. In the electronics and aerospace sectors, this characteristic is essential for applications in high-pressure and high-temperature environments. The high resistivity of Macor, measured at 1016Ω·cm, renders it an exceptional electrical insulator, even under elevated thermal conditions.
6. Low thermal expansion coefficient. The coefficient of thermal expansion matches many metals and sealing glasses.
7. Chemical Resistance: ——Has strong resistance to various chemical substances, including acids, bases, solvents, and gases. In corrosive environments, Macor exhibits inertness to the majority of acids, bases, and solvents.
8. Thermal Performance: ——Capable of continuous operation at temperatures up to 800 ° C, with a peak operating temperature of 1000 ° C under no-load conditions. Macor can endure temperatures of up to 1000 °C, rendering it appropriate for applications that necessitate insulation.
9. High-precision: ——In high-precision and complex applications, Macor can achieve a machining tolerance of 0.0005 inches (0.013 millimeters).
10. Excellent machinability: ——Macor can be machined using standard metal processing tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills, and saws, helping to achieve stringent tolerances with precision levels as low as 0.013 millimeters. This capability contributes to a reduction in both delivery time and production costs for prototypes and customized components.
Applications:
Machinable ceramic parts have a wide range of applications in several high-end industries:
1. Ultra-high vacuum system, vacuum feedthrough and insulator
2. Fixtures, insulators, and precision components in semiconductor equipment
3. Mass spectrometer, ion trap, and low-temperature system
4. Surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment and imaging system components
5. Electric insulators in ion thrusters
6. Electrode holder for plasma generator
7. Structural supports for high-voltage equipment and transformers
8. High voltage components in X-ray tubes
9. Optical components in spectrometers and laser systems
10. High temperature insulation brackets and components in spacecraft and satellites
Product customization:
In the field of precision ceramic processing customization, Fudong Machinery is committed to producing various high-performance ceramic parts to meet the specific needs of different industries, providing customers with high-quality, efficient, and reliable solutions. These ceramic components, including zirconia ceramics, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride and other products, are widely used in key fields such as aerospace, electronics, machinery, military industry, and automobiles due to their excellent thermal stability, electrical insulation, high-temperature stability, and wear resistance.
With years of technology accumulation and manufacturing experience, our products provide customers with comprehensive support with excellent performance and reliability, helping them stand out in the fierce market competition.
Non-standard parts customization, due to different requirements such as product size, material details, processing accuracy, etc., resulting in different costs such as material costs, processing costs, packaging logistics, etc. Please be sure to contact customer service when ordering, provide as much part information (drawings or samples, use environment, etc.) and your requirements (quantity, delivery date, etc.) as much as possible, and we will submit you a specific plan that meets your parts requirements, as well as a preferential quotation. Thank you very much for your interest!
