Machinable Ceramics (Macor) machining

Machinable ceramic (Macor) is an excellent machinable glass ceramic material developed by Corning Incorporated. It combines excellent physical, thermal and electrical insulation properties. The following are the main features of Macor:

physical properties
Specific gravity: 2.52 g/cm³
Porosity: 0%
Vickers hardness: 614 HV
Bending strength: 110 MPa
Compressive strength: 345 MPa
Young's modulus: 66 GPa
Fracture toughness: 1.5 MPam^0.5
thermal properties
Linear thermal expansion coefficient: 9.3 x 10^-6/°C (25-800°C)
Thermal conductivity: 1.46 W/m-K
Specific heat: 0.79 J/g-°C
Electrical properties
Dielectric strength: 28 kV/mm
Volume resistivity: 10^16 ohm-cm
Dielectric constant@1MHz: 6.03
Dielectric loss angle@1MHz: <0.0001

       Macor has excellent machining performance and can be processed with standard metalworking tools. It is non-porous, odorless and maintains stable physical properties over a wide range. This makes Macor widely used in semiconductor, electronics, optics, medical and other fields.
       What are the properties and uses of Macor ceramics?
Machinable ceramic (Macor) is a special ceramic material with unique properties and a wide range of applications. Macor is a glass matrix composed of interlocking plate-like mica crystals that help stop microscopic cracks in the appliance. Macor has the following features and applications:

characteristic:
Can be machined using standard HSS metalworking tools.
It has strong high temperature resistance and is suitable for high-precision workpieces.
Chemically stable, suitable for a variety of applications.
White, odorless, and consistent chemical composition across product batches.
It has the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of ceramics.

application:
Widely used in aerospace, medical and semiconductor fields.
Can be used in applications that require solving challenging material problems, such as nuclear applications and electrical applications.
Suitable for processing parts that require precision and stable performance.

Processing characteristics
Macor ceramics are favored for their workability. It can be processed like metal, including drilling, grinding, cutting, etc. The material's machinability allows manufacturers to create complex-shaped parts quickly and accurately.