Best Ceramic Machining Companies

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Finding a great machine shop that specializes in ceramic machining can be difficult. Because of its properties, ceramics are one of the most difficult materials to machine. Most normal machining techniques can be used for ceramic machining but it requires different set of cutting tools and know how. As such, some of the best ceramic machining companies only work with ceramics. 

Types of ceramic machining:

ID/OD Grinding	Shape Grinding
Surface Grinding	CNC Milling
Ultrasonic Drilling	Chamfering
Hole Drilling	Coring
Laser micromachining	Ultrasonic machining

 

Many of the machining techniques depend on the material being used and the state of the material. Green ceramics, pre-fired, ​are softer and easier to machine. Once they are fired, ceramics become hard and brittle, limiting the ability to machine the part.  Most ceramics are able to be machined to some degree. 

 

If machining and manufacturing ceramic parts is so difficult? Why bother? Ceramic parts offer advantages over both metal and plastic parts for specific needs. Ceramic parts are some of the highest tensile strength material available. In addition, they are highly resistant to wear, can be used in corrosive environments, exhibit low thermal expansion and have high dielectric strength.

 

Reading ceramic machine shop reviews can give you valuable insights into the company before you use them. Always do your best to use all avaliable information before committing to a vendor. 

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