Precision Silicon CNC machining services for semiconductor, MEMS, photonics, optics, and vacuum applications. We manufacture custom silicon wafers, pocket wafers, precision substrates, structural parts, and custom silicon components with tight tolerances for prototype and low-volume production.
Silicon (Si) is widely used in semiconductor, MEMS, photonics, and optical applications. We machine monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon into precision wafers, substrates, pocket wafers, and custom components for prototype and low-volume production.
Typical Machined Silicon Components
We provide precision CNC machining services for semiconductor-grade silicon (Si), including wafers, substrates, pocket wafers, and custom precision components.
~6.5–7 (Mohs)
2.33 g/cm³
~120 – 150 W/m·K
10⁻³ – 10⁵ Ω·cm
Moderate to Good
Excellent
~150 – 300 MPa
>1,000 MPa
A variety of semiconductor-grade silicon materials and custom specifications are available to meet your application requirements.
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Challenges & Solutions
Silicon is a brittle material that requires specialized machining processes to minimize edge chipping, microcracks, and dimensional variation. Typical Machining Capabilities:
Silicon is indispensable in industries where electrical control, high purity, and dimensional accuracy are essential.
Industries Served:
Enhance the performance, surface quality, and functionality of silicon components with our precision post-processing services for semiconductor, MEMS, photonics, and optical applications.
Precision wafer back grinding and thinning to achieve tight thickness tolerances and excellent flatness for semiconductor applications.
Ultra-flat, mirror-quality surfaces with excellent planarity for semiconductor and optical applications.
Chemical or plasma etching for surface preparation and semiconductor processing.
Removes particles, machining residues, and surface contaminants to meet semiconductor and cleanroom requirements.
Thin-film dielectric coatings, including thermal oxide, PVD, CVD, and ALD processes, for electrical insulation and semiconductor applications.
Permanent identification and traceability marking for wafers and precision silicon components.
Alumina (Al₂O₃) is a durable ceramic used for high-strength, high-temperature parts in precision industries.
High fracture toughness and wear resistance.
Excellent thermal conductivity and electrical insulation.
Used for optical and semiconductor applications.
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