Vitro800
Machinable Ceramic: Vitro800
Vitro800 is an outstanding engineering material which can quickly be designed into highly complex shapes, using conventional metalworking tools. Opening a wide range of possibilities, Vitro800 gives the performance of a technical ceramic with the versatility of a high-performance polymer, while providing the machinability of a soft metal.
Vitro800 remains continuously stable at 800 °C, with a maximum peak at 1,000 °C under no load, and unlike ductile materials, does not creep or deform. Its coefficient of thermal expansion readily matches most metals and sealing glasses. As an electric insulator, particularly at high temperatures, it is excellent at high voltages and a broad spectrum of frequencies. Vitro800 is a white, nonwetting, odourless and non-outgassing material that exhibits zero porosity. Vitro800 is also radiation resistant. Vitro800 is of a pure white and can be polished to a high gloss. It can be metallized, welded and bonded to a thick or thin epoxy film. Another main advantage of this unique material is that, even in small quantities, it can be manufactured in an economic way
Final Advanced Materials can supply ceramic rods or plates for your own use, but it is also possible for us to undertake the complete execution of your project.
Machining
Extremely machinable, Vitro800 offers tight tolerances capabilities, allowing complicated shape design (optimal performances up to 0.013 mm for dimensions, < 0.5 µm for finished surface and up to 0.013 µm for polished surface).
Alternative to Vitro800
Macor® ist the most common alternative to Vitro800. Their properties are very similar, however Macor®’s applications are limited by its dimensions. Moreover, Vitro800 is more cost-effective.
Machining Guidance
Although the machining of Vitro800 involves high-precision work, it can be undertaken using conventional tools for all cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations. The machinability of this material is remarkable, making it an ideal choice for the manufacture of prototypes and series production components with strict tolerances. For the effective machining of Vitro800 in the long term, it is recommended that carbide tools should be used, although high-speed steel tools are also appropriate. The use of a water-soluble cutting oil ensures a perfect finish. These ceramics are machined accurately with conventional carbide tools. The following procedures will be monitored and verified frequently, as well as we will use and verify frequently very sharp tools: these materials are very hard and abrasive, they damage rapidly the tools edges. It is imperative to work slowly without vibration nor hurry.
Grinding: Diamond, silicon carbide or aluminium oxide grinding wheels can be used.
Polishing: Start with loose 400-grit silicon carbide on a steel wheel. For the final polish, use cerium oxide or alumina on a polishing pad for glass or ceramics. A 0.5 µin.-AA finish can be achieved.
Turning:
- Cutting speed: 2.7 to 4.5 m/min
- Feed rate: 0.051 to 0.08 mm/tour
- Depth of cut: 4 to 6 mm
Milling:
- Cutting speed: 6 to 10.5 m/min
- Chip load: 0.051 mm/tooth
- Depth of cut : 3.81 to 5.08 mm
Sawing: Use a carbide grit blade at a band speed of 30.5 m/min. An alternative is a silicon carbide or diamond cut-off wheel.
Drilling: Allow at least 1.27 mm of extra material on the back side for breakout. This excess can be removed after drilling.
Drill Size (cm) |
Spindle Speed (rpm) |
Feed Rate (mm/tour) |
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0.6 |
300 |
0.13 |
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1.25 |
250 |
0.18 |
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1.9 |
200 |
0.25 |
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2.5 |
100 |
0.30 |
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5 |
50 |
0.38 |
Tapping : Make clearance holes one size larger than those recommended for metals. Chamfer both ends of the hole to reduce chipping. Run the tap in one direction only. (Turning the tap back and forth can cause chipping.) Continuously flush with water or coolant to clear chips and dust from the tap.
Applications of Vitro800 Ceramic
- Ultra-High Vacuum Environments
- Laser Technology
- Equipment: Electronic, Medical, Automobile, Aerospace, Military, Nuclear
Examples of applications
Fields |
Examples |
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Ultra-High Vacuum Environments |
Insulator, coil support, vacuum feed-throughs |
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Constant Vacuum Applications |
Spacers, headers and windows for microwave tube devices, sample holders in field ion microscopes |
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Aerospace Industry |
retaining rings, mechanical joints on the orbital probes |
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Nuclear-Related Experiments |
Reference piece to measure dimensional change in other materials (Vitro800 is not dimensionally affected by irradiation) |
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Welding |
Nozzle on the tips of oxyacetylene torches (nonwetting characteristic of Vitro800) |
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Fixtures |
electrode support and burner block in several industrial high heat, electrical cutting operations |
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Medical Equipment |
Medical components are integrated by Vitro800‘s inertness |
Benefits of Vitro800 Ceramic
- Easily machinable
- Withstands high temperatures
- Low thermal conductivity
- Holds tight tolerances
- Electrical insulator
- Zero porosity and no outgassing
- Strong and rigid Highly polishable
- Can be soldered to a wide range of material
- Radiation resistant
- Lead free
Available Products
Type |
Dimensions |
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Plate |
up to 300x300x55 mm |
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Rod |
up to Ø120x300 mm |
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We also machine your parts according to your drawings. |
Technical Data of Vitro800 Ceramic
The technical data table for Vitro800 machinable technical ceramics is available for download in the data sheet.
Physical variables included in this documentation are provided by way of indication only and do not, under any circumstances, constitute a contractual undertaking. Please contact our technical service if you require any additional information.