Macor Ceramic Tube

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Macor ceramic tube.

Macor machinable glass ceramic distributor and supplier for over 10 years and therefore has built up considerable expertise in the applications of macor along with techniques to machine the material into complex shapes. You can machine complicated shapes and precision parts from it in a fraction of the time it would take using other types of fired ceramic. Building on corning s 160 years of innovation macor machinable glass ceramic is a solid trusted foundation that can help you realize your designs quicker. Pdf download tubes and rods.

Macor is a composite material made of fluorophlogopite a type of mica in a borosilicate glass matrix such as used in test tubes and pyrex in a ratio of 45 55 respectively. It is an excellent insulator at high voltages various frequencies and high temperatures. Its good electrical and thermal resistance make it a common choice for heating and soldering fixtures. Macor machinable glass ceramic.

Macor can be quickly accurately and economically machined into high precision components using ordinary metalworking tools and does not require any post firing after machining has been completed removing a production process reducing manufacturing. Macor is non wetting exhibits zero porosity and unlike ductile materials won t deform. Macor machinable glass ceramic engineered to perfection. This enables our customers to have the size they need when they need it.

Macor machinable glass ceramic offers a potentially lower cost solution to this problem. Macor machinable glass ceramic has a continuous use temperature of 800ºc and a peak temperature of 1000ºc. Has quick turnaround centerless grinding capabilities for all stock ceramics accommodating 1 5 outside diameters by 48 long. Also known as macor this glass mica ceramic withstands temperatures up to 1470 f.

Its unique combination of properties makes it an easily machinable versatile and high performing material even in harsh operating environments where precision is a necessity. Call for assistance 800 887 3622 or order stock shapes online. As a premier macor distributor ceramic products can offer assistance in applying this unique material to solve your specific engineering needs. Ceramic substrates components limited has been a leading official corning inc.

The randomized microcrystalline structure allows tools to excavate micron sized portions without cracking and fracture leading to very exacting tolerances. Its coefficient of thermal expansion readily matches most metals and sealing glasses. Macor is a machinable glass ceramic made by corning incorporated. Macor machinable glass ceramic is one of the most versatile and unique technical ceramics available and as you would expect from corning s principal longest serving and highly respected uk distributor precision ceramics offers a complete fast turnaround research and development design prototyping and manufacturing service.

Visit the macor pages for information on available sizes fabrication techniques and its unique properties.