Machinable material for wide range of applications

DESIGNED for the production of precision components, MACOR®has already proven ideal for use in a range of applications in industries including aerospace, electronics, medical, high vacuum, and laser. It is widely used across Europe and the United States. 

 

MACOR® played a key role in the United States’ reusable Space Shuttle Orbiter, with all hinge points, windows, and doors using retaining rings made from the material. In the medical industry, it is used in the manufacture of precision tools and devices, where the inert properties of MACOR® are key. In laser technology components, such as cavities and reflectors, its high thermal and electrical insulation and optical properties are also fully utilized.

 

MACOR® is a mica glass ceramic material with a unique combination of properties. It is:

-Easily machinable using conventional metalworking tools, with no post-firing required

-A versatile ceramic material with technical strength and insulation properties exceeding high performance plastics

-Stable in high temperatures (continuous at 800° Celsius, up to a peak of 1000° Celsius) with zero porosity and outgassing

-Tolerant (as little as 0.0005 inches; it can be machined to a surface finish of less than 20 micro-inches, and polished to a smoothness of 0.5 micro-inches AA)

-An electrical insulator that is radiation resistant and has low thermal conductivity

 

For manufacturers, these characteristics mean that production processes can be shorter and faster, so new products can get to market quicker. The material is versatile, can perform in harsh operating environments, and can be soldered to a wide range of materials.

 

“Manufacturers in Asia, regardless of the industry they work in, are demanding ever higher operating performance from their technology to ensure their products offer the quality that their customers require,” explained Franck de Lorgeril, Global Marketing and Sales Manager, Industrial Products at Corning. “It is vital, therefore, that they have access to high quality and trusted material solutions capable of creating components that enable them to stand out against competitors. MACOR® may well be the difference maker they are looking for, backed up by Corning’s strong commitment to customer service.”