MACOR machinable glass ceramic gives you the characteristics you need from a ceramic with the added benefit of easy fabrication using ordinary machine tools. No longer is it necessary to staff a ceramic specialist with high temperature kilns or specialized diamond grinding equipment. Fabrication is quick, inexpensive and accurate using your in-house personnel, local machinist or Accuratus. Notable physical properies:
Continuous use temperature of 800°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion readily matches most metals and sealing glasses
Nonwetting
Exhibits zero porosity
Won’t deform
Excellent insulator at high voltages, various frequencies and high temperatures
When properly baked out, will not outgas in vacuum environments