Hard and brittle materials processing

           Common hard and brittle materials processing are machinable ceramic (Macor) processing/quartz (Quartz) processing/sapphire (Sapphire) processing/precision granite (Granite) processing. They are some common hard and brittle materials. They have unique characteristics and a wide range of applications. application. These materials play an important role in industry and science and have a wide range of applications in many fields.

Machinable Ceramics Macor Properties of Ceramics (more)
The machinable ceramic Macor is composed of mica crystals and a glassy matrix, giving it excellent mechanical strength, electrical insulation and high temperature resistance
Features include:
Extremely high resistivity and dielectric strength
Excellent dimensional stability and thermal expansion coefficient close to zero
High heat resistance, can withstand high temperatures above 800°C
Zero moisture absorption and vacuum integrity
Does not emit gas and has no pollution to the vacuum system

Machinable Ceramics Macor Advantages of Ceramics
The biggest advantage of machinable ceramic Macor is that it can be machined and fabricated just like metal with conventional metalworking tools. This makes it highly flexible and efficient when prototyping and producing complex parts. In addition, since high-temperature sintering is not required, the production cost is relatively low.

Application range of machinable ceramic Macor
Due to its excellent comprehensive properties, Macor is widely used in scientific, industrial and commercial fields, such as:
Vacuum system components: ion source parts, optical brackets, electron beam rings, etc.
Semiconductor processing equipment: cavity isolation, heat sinks, insulators
Aerospace field: Mars rover parts, satellite structural parts
Electronic equipment: automotive electronics, radio frequency filters, PCB substrates, etc.

Quartz Properties   (More)
High thermal stability: Quartz can withstand very high temperatures and maintain stability when temperatures change, which is very important for applications in some extreme environments.
Excellent insulation and light transmittance: Quartz is an insulator and has good optical properties, so it is widely used in optical and electronic products.
Good corrosion resistance: Quartz does not react with most acids and alkalis, which makes it important in many chemical industries.

Advantages of Quartz
Low thermal expansion coefficient: Quartz has a very low thermal expansion coefficient and can maintain volume stability at high temperatures, which is required for many applications.
High Purity: Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide and has extremely high purity, which makes it suitable for use in fields that require high-purity materials such as semiconductor and optical fiber manufacturing.
Environmentally friendly and non-toxic: As a natural mineral, quartz does not contain any harmful substances and is an environmentally friendly and non-toxic material.

Applications of Quartz
Electronic products: Quartz crystals are widely used in the manufacture of electronic components such as oscillators, filters, clocks, etc.
Optical instruments: The excellent optical properties of quartz glass make it suitable for manufacturing lenses, prisms and other optical components.
High-temperature equipment: Due to its high temperature resistance and stable chemical properties, quartz is used to manufacture high-temperature equipment such as furnaces and reactors.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Quartz is used in the semiconductor manufacturing process to provide a clean, high-temperature environment.

Sapphire Properties (more)
It has extremely high hardness, reaching level 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond, so it is highly resistant to scratches and wear.
It has good optical transparency and excellent transmittance in the ultraviolet, visible and mid-infrared wavelength ranges.
It has excellent chemical corrosion resistance and is suitable for use in harsh environments.
High insulator, high resistivity and good insulation.
Supports high temperature applications, has high temperature resistance and excellent material stability.

Advantages of Sapphire Stone
It has excellent physical and optical properties and is an ideal optical material.
Excellent performance in harsh environments such as high temperature resistance, high strength and high insulation.
It has high transparency and beautiful transmission performance in the ultraviolet to mid-infrared wavelength range.
After precision machining, sapphire can be used in high-precision applications.

Sapphire stone application
Watch mirrors, mobile phone lens protective glass, etc., utilize the wear resistance and optical transparency properties of sapphire.
Optoelectronic component windows, optical fiber communications, LED substrates, etc., use the high light transmittance of sapphire.
Semiconductor manufacturing processes such as ion implantation masks use their corrosion resistance and insulation properties.
Biomedical fields such as artificial joints and bone nails benefit from its biocompatibility and durability.

Precision Granite Properties  (more)
Granite is a very hard and durable natural stone with excellent physical and chemical stability.
It has properties such as high damping, low vibration and excellent thermal stability, making it very suitable as a structural material for precision mechanical equipment.
Granite has high density, hardness and excellent compressive strength, allowing it to withstand high loads and maintain dimensional stability. Additionally, granite has a uniform texture and unique graining that gives it an attractive appearance.

Advantages of Granite
Compared with other materials, granite has the following advantages in manufacturing high-precision machinery and equipment:
High precision: The dimensional stability and low thermal expansion coefficient of granite help ensure extremely high precision in machine operation.
Wear resistance: Granite has high hardness and wear resistance, and can resist scratches and impacts, thereby extending the service life of the machine.
Anti-pollution: Granite has a smooth surface and does not easily accumulate pollutants, making it easy to clean and maintain.
Cost-effectiveness: Compared with other high-end materials, granite has a good cost-effectiveness ratio.

Application of Granite in Precision Machinery Because granite has the above advantages, it has a wide range of applications in the manufacturing of precision machinery and equipment:
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM): Granite is widely used as the machine base of CMM, providing high accuracy and stability.
Precision machining center: Granite body and worktable ensure the machine maintains rigidity and dimensional stability during high-speed cutting.
Semiconductor equipment: Due to granite’s thermal stability and low dust properties, it is used to manufacture bases and tabletops for semiconductor equipment.
Precision instruments: Granite is widely used in the manufacture of bases and supports for high-precision optical, measuring and analytical instruments.