Home > Materials > Machining Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic: Speeds & Feeds, Tooling & Best Practices Machining Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic: Speeds & Feeds, Tooling & Best Practices Technical machining guide for Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic (Technical Glass-Ceramic): optimal cutting speeds (30 - 60 m/min), feeds (0.02 - 0.05 mm/tooth), hardness (48 HRC (Rockwell A)), and precision manufacturing practices.
Engineering Specifications & Parameters Chip Load (fz) 0.02 - 0.05 mm/tooth Material Grade Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic Material Hardness 48 HRC (Rockwell A) Cutting Speed (Vc) 30 - 60 m/min Alloy Classification Technical Glass-Ceramic Primary Applications Ultra-high vacuum electrical feedthrough insulators, laser c...
Material Properties & Machinability Profile
Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic is classified as a Technical Glass-Ceramic widely specified for mission-critical components requiring Ultra-high vacuum electrical feedthrough insulators, laser cavity spacers, and radiation detectors..
Engineering Kinematics & Cutting Parameters
Material Hardness : 48 HRC (Rockwell A).Recommended Cutting Speed ($V_c$) : 30 - 60 m/min with dedicated substrate coatings.Chip Load ($f_z$) : Maintained between 0.02 - 0.05 mm/tooth to prevent tool rubbing or excessive mechanical shock.Machinability Challenge : Zero porosity and electrical resistivity up to 1000°C; machineable with carbide tools using water-soluble coolant without micro-chipping.Tooling Strategy : Employs high-pressure flood coolant (>= 30 bar) and micro-grain carbide or specialized inserts with positive rake geometries.
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Frequently Asked Questions What cutting speed is recommended for Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic? Optimal cutting speeds range from 30 - 60 m/min depending on roughing vs finishing passes and machine tool rigidity.
How does UCAN ROBOT manage tool wear when cutting Macor Machinable Glass Ceramic? We implement in-process tool monitoring, rigid toolholder systems, and high-pressure through-spindle coolant to dissipate cutting heat immediately.
