How To Machine Glass Mica Ceramic

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How to machine glass mica ceramic.

Macor is a corning inc. Its good electrical and thermal resistance make it a common choice for heating and soldering fixtures. Drills smaller than 1 5mm 062 should be machined dry. Carbide c2 drills are recommended for extended tool life.

It is a hybrid glass ceramic and offers a unique combination of properties from both families of materials. Machine complicated shapes and precision parts from this glass mica ceramic in a fraction of the time it would take using other types of fired ceramic. Holes as small as 1mm 004 can be machined. Also known as mykroy mycalex.

Macor machinable glass ceramic has the versatility of a high performance polymer the machinability of a metal and the performance of an advanced technical ceramic. Wheel cutting is the most satisfactory method of cutting glass mica composites. Machine complicated shapes and precision parts from these glass mica ceramic bars in a fraction of the time it would take using other types of fired ceramic. If available bonded diamond wheels are preferred.

Maintain sharp cutting edges to minimize chipping. Cut down into the work. Cut across the grain whenever possible. A thinned web drill will reduce cutting forces and allow increased feedrates.

Achieve the best results by using a water soluble coolant such as cimstar 40 pink especially formulated for cutting and grinding glass or ceramics. Macor machinable glass ceramic can be machined with high speed steel tools but carbide tools are recommended for longer wear. Use a bonded silicon carbide type abrasive cut off wheel. Work slowly and steadily do not force the tools and keep tool speed to suggested levels.