MACOR® Machining Specifications
Technical information about the processing of MACOR®
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- MACOR® (Machinable Glass Ceramic (MGC))
General Information
Essential factors for the successful processing
of MACOR® are proper machining speeds and the selection of a suitable coolant. The glass-ceramic can be processed with conventional HSS tools, although we recommend using carbide tools for more extended wear. Further, we recommend using water-soluble coolants designed for sawing and grinding glass or ceramics. Post-firing after machining is not necessary. On the right, you find typical values for the machining of MACOR®.
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Processing Parameters
Sawing
- Carbide-grit blade
- Alternative: silicon carbide or diamond cut-off wheel
- Band speed: approximately 30.5 m/min.
Turning
- Cutting speed: approximately 9–15 m/min.
- Feed rate: approximately 0.05–0.13 mm/round
- Depth of cut: approximately 3.8–6.4 mm
Milling
- Cutting speed: approximately 6.1–10.7 m/min.
- Chip load approximately 0.002 ipt
- Depth of cut: approximately 3.8–5.1 mm
Drilling
Drill size
(mm) |
Spindle Speed
(rpm) |
Feed rate
(mm/r)
|
approx. 6.4 |
300 |
0.13 |
approx. 12.7 |
250 |
0.18 |
approx. 19.0 |
200 |
0.25 |
approx. 25.4 |
100 |
0.30 |
approx. 50.8 |
50 |
0.38 |
Tapping
- Clearance holes are approximately 0.2–0.3 mm larger than those used for metals
- Chamfer both ends of the hole
- Run the tap in one direction only
(Do not turn the tap back and forth.)
- Continuously flush with water or coolant to remove chips and dust
Grinding
- Use diamond, silicon carbide, or aluminum oxide grinding wheels
Polishing
- Start with loose 400-grit silicon carbide on a steel wheel
- You can do final polishing with cerium oxide or alumina on a polishing pad for glass or ceramics.
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Last update: May 21, 2024