Macor Processing  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

Macor, a machinable glass ceramic developed and manufactured by Corning Incorporated, is a high-performance polycrystalline composite material recognized for its uniform white composition. Engineered with synthetic mica crystallites as its primary crystalline phase, Macor delivers exceptional mechanical strength, outstanding dielectric performance, and remarkable thermal stability, making it ideal for use in demanding applications. Its excellent chemical resistance and ease of precision machining further enhance its adaptability, establishing Macor as a trusted solution across aerospace, electronics, and medical industries.

• Easily machinable with standard metalworking tools.
• Supports extremely tight machining tolerances, up to 0.0005 inches (0.013 mm).
• Completely non-porous and suitable for vacuum applications without risk of outgassing.
• No firing is required after machining, simplifying the manufacturing process.
• High Precision: It allows for high dimensional accuracy and surface finish, making it ideal for applications requiring intricate parts.
• Macor endures continuous use at temperatures up to 1000°C without degrading, ideal for high-temperature applications
• Exhibits low thermal conductivity, making it an effective high-temperature insulator.
• Macor is resistant to most chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents, making it suitable for harsh chemical environments.
• Strong and rigid, maintaining its shape without creeping or deforming, unlike high-temperature plastics.
• Tailored Designs: Macor can be customized to meet specific industrial requirements, offering flexibility in design and application.
• Material Compatibility: Macor can be easily combined with metals and glass, enhancing its versatility in various applications.

• Ultra-high vacuum systems, feedthroughs, and insulators.
• Semiconductor equipment fixtures, insulators, and precision parts.
• Mass spectrometers, ion traps, and low-temperature systems.
• Surgical instruments, diagnostics, and imaging components.
• Electric insulators in ion thrusters.
• Electrode holders for plasma generators.
• Structural supports for high-voltage equipment and transformers.
• Precision coil formers (stable and high precision).
• Spacers, cavities, and reflectors in laser assemblies.
• Satellite system supports (thermally and electronically insulating)

Machinable glass ceramics have good processing performance, vacuum performance, electrical insulation properties, high temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance and other excellent properties. Glass-ceramics with high mechanical strength, glass-ceramics that can be machined, and bioactive glass-ceramics.

• Content: 55%(Mg3K[AlF2O(SiO3)3]);45% (SiO2); other
• Density: 2.48 (g/cm³)
• Mohs Hardness: 4~5
• Maximum Temperature: 800(℃)
• Thermal Conductivity @ 25°C: 1.46(W/mK)
• Dielectric Strength: ＞40(KV/mm)
• Volume Resistivity @ 20°C : ＞1014(Ω.cm)

Machinable glass ceramic parts are versatile components made from advanced materials like Macor®. These ceramics combine the strength and thermal resistance of ceramics with the machinability of metals, allowing precise shaping without specialized tools.
Key features include excellent electrical insulation, low thermal conductivity, and resistance to high temperatures up to 1,000°C. They are chemically stable and compatible with vacuum environments.

Applications of Machinable Glass Ceramic Parts
1. Electronics
Insulating components for high-voltage and vacuum environments.
Substrates and spacers in semiconductor manufacturing.
2. Aerospace
Thermal insulators for spacecraft and aircraft systems.
Components for high-temperature environments.
3. Medical
Precision parts in diagnostic and imaging equipment.
Components in sterilization-resistant instruments.
4. Laboratory Equipment
Crucibles, fixtures, and supports for high-temperature experiments.
5. Optics
Machined parts for lens holders and laser systems.