Ceramic machining

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There are a number of different machinable ceramics with varying properties produced by several materials manufacturers. However, unlike engineering ceramics, all machinable ceramics can be machined into complex and precision parts with extremely small features using standard metalworking/cutting tools. As machinable ceramics can be quickly and inexpensively machined, they are often used to make precision parts for rapid prototypes. If you are not familiar with these materials, we will help you select machinable ceramics with the right properties for your application. Key Properties ■Excellent machinability ■Machinable ceramics are ideal for micromachining small features and holes. ■Heat Resistance ■Available in a wide range of CTEs ■High Thermal Shock Resistance ■Dielectric Strength *Note: Machinable Ceramics in general are relatively high-cost materials, and their applications are usually limited to small parts/ components. Application ■Fixtures and parts used in high-temperature environments ■Fixture parts requiring the CTE closely matches that of Silicon ■Parts subject to rapid heating and cooling ■High-temperature electrical insulators