Macor Custom Parts

Macor Custom Parts

Macor Custom Parts

  • Custom sizes and standard sizes in stock
  • Quick Lead Time
  • Competitive Price

Macor Custom Parts are precision-engineered components made from high-performance glass-ceramic, designed to meet complex requirements in advanced applications. These parts can be machined into intricate shapes using standard metal tools, without the need for sintering or specialized ceramic processing. Offering excellent electrical insulation, dimensional stability, and resistance to high temperatures (up to 1000°C without load), Macor custom parts are commonly used in aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and high-vacuum systems. As a leading supplier and manufacturer of premium macor machinable glass ceramic products, Shanghai Yuepeng can supply high-quality macor custom parts with various specifications and competitive prices, offering customized solutions to meet specific requirements.

Macor Custom Parts Data Sheet

Color:White
Material Composition:Fluorphlogopite & Borosilicate Glass
Dimensions:Customized
Processing Precision:0.01mm
Roughness:0.8μm

Macor Custom Parts Description

Macor Custom Parts provides a reliable solution for applications that demand both thermal resistance and design flexibility. Unlike conventional ceramics, Macor can be machined into detailed geometries—threads, holes, slots—without cracking or requiring post-firing. Its non-porous structure ensures zero outgassing, making it ideal for ultra-high vacuum and cleanroom environments. Engineers and designers often choose Macor custom parts for electrical feedthroughs, insulating fixtures, or mounting plates, especially when tight tolerances and rapid turnaround are critical. The ability to fabricate directly from raw blocks speeds up development and reduces tooling costs.

Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic Chemical Composition

Element / CompoundApproximate Weight (%)
Silicon (SiO₂)46%
Magnesium (MgO)17%
Aluminum (Al₂O₃)16%
Potassium (K₂O)10%
Boron (B₂O₃)7%
Fluorine (F)4%

Macor Custom Parts Features

  • Complex Geometry Machinability: Can be machined into intricate shapes—slots, threads, and grooves—using standard metalworking tools, with no need for post-firing.
  • Wide Operating Temperature Range: Performs reliably from –270°C to +800°C, making it suitable for cryogenic and high-heat applications.
  • Excellent Electrical Insulation: Offers high dielectric strength and low electrical conductivity, ideal for precision electronic components.
  • Zero Porosity and Outgassing: Fully dense and non-porous, Macor does not outgas in vacuum conditions, perfect for aerospace and semiconductor use.
  • High Dimensional Stability: Maintains tight tolerances even under thermal cycling, ensuring consistent performance in critical assemblies.

Macor Custom Parts Applications

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Macor custom parts are used in wafer handling, etching, and deposition systems due to their excellent dimensional stability and resistance to outgassing in vacuum environments.
  • Aerospace Engineering: The material’s machinability and ability to withstand high temperatures make Macor parts suitable for thermal insulation, electrical isolation, and precision components in aerospace instruments.
  • Medical Equipment: Macor custom parts are used in imaging devices, diagnostic instruments, and high-vacuum systems where both electrical insulation and non-contamination are essential.
  • High-Temperature Furnaces: Macor components serve as fixtures, supports, and insulating parts inside high-temperature furnaces and thermal processing systems.
  • Optical and Laser Systems: With low thermal expansion and good mechanical strength, Macor custom parts are applied in optical mounts, laser housings, and precision alignment assemblies.

Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic Properties

PropertyUnitsMacor
Densityg/cm32.52
Young’s ModulusGPa66.9
Poisson’s Ratio0.29
Compressive StrengthMPa345
Flexural Strength @ 25°CMPa94
Fracture Toughness KIcMPa m1/21.53
Shear ModulusGPa25.5
HardnessGPa2.3

PropertyUnitsMacor
Maximum Temperature (Oxidizing)°C800
Maximum Temperature (Inert)°C1000
Thermal Conductivity @ 25°CW/mK1.46
Specific HeatkJ/kg°C0.79
CTE1 25°C ➞ -100°C10-6/K8.1
CTE1 25°C ➞ 300°C10-6/K9
CTE1 25°C ➞ 600°C10-6/K11.2
CTE1 25°C ➞ 800°C10-6/K12.3

PropertyUnitsMacor
Resistivity @ 25°Cohm-cm1014
Dielectric Constant @ 1KHz6.01
Dielectric Constant  @ 8.5 GHz5.64
Loss Tangent1 kHz0.0040
Loss Tangent8.5 GHz0.0025
Dielectric Strength (AC) avg. 25°C, 12 mm thicknesskV/mm9.4
Dielectric Strength (DC) avg. 25°C, 12 mm thicknesskV/mm62.4
Volume Resistivity @25°Cohm-cm>1017

Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic Material Machining

Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic Material Machining

Macor is one of the rare ceramics that can be machined using standard metalworking tools without the need for post-sintering processes. This makes it especially useful for prototyping and custom part production with tight tolerances. However, understanding its machining behavior is key to achieving clean, precise results.

  • Standard Tool Compatibility: Macor can be drilled, milled, turned, and tapped using regular carbide or high-speed steel tools, eliminating the need for diamond tooling.
  • No Plastic Deformation: Unlike metals or plastics, Macor does not deform before breaking. Operators must prevent stress concentrations to avoid edge chipping or cracking.
  • Machining Precision: Surface finishes up to 0.5 µm and tolerances as tight as ±0.005 mm are achievable with careful planning and skilled handling.
  • Dry Machining Preferred: Coolants are generally not required. Dry machining helps prevent contamination and simplifies cleanup in high-purity applications.
  • Practice Recommended: Due to Macor’s unique cutting behavior, it’s recommended to practice machining techniques on scrap material before processing final components.

Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic Packaging

Macor machinable glass ceramic products are typically packaged in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture or contamination and wrapped with foam to cushion vibrations and impacts during transport, ensuring the quality of the products in their original condition.

ceramic packing

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To customize your macor custom parts, please provide the following details:

  1. Dimensions: Specify the diameter, length, width, height, and other parameters.
  2. Shapes: Specify the details about the part’s shape.
  3. Purity of the material
  4. Tolerances: Specify the tolerances you can accept.
  5. Surface Finish: polished, rough, etc.
  6. Quantity of the custom parts you need
  7. Alternatively, you can provide a drawing with your specifications.

Once we have these details, we can provide you with a quote within 24 hours.

We carry a wide variety of macor machinable glass ceramic products in stock, and for these, there is generally no minimum order requirement. However, for custom orders, we typically set a minimum order value of $200. The lead time for stock items is usually 1-2 weeks, while custom orders usually take 3-4 weeks, depending on the specifics of the order.

Yes, macor is chemically inert and resists most acids, alkalis, and solvents, making it suitable for harsh or reactive chemical environments.

Macor exhibits excellent vacuum compatibility due to its low outgassing properties, ensuring a clean and stable environment for vacuum or semiconductor equipment.

Shanghai Yuepeng Tech, established in 2022 in Shanghai, China, is a specialized supplier and manufacturer of macor machinable glass ceramic products. With extensive expertise in supply and export, we offer competitive pricing and customized solutions tailored to specific requirements, ensuring outstanding quality and customer satisfaction. As a professional provider of refractory metals, specialty alloys, spherical powders, and various advanced materials, we serve the research, development, and large-scale industrial production needs of the scientific and industrial sectors.

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