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Custom Sample Holders, Mask Frames & Thin-Film ...

Custom sample holders, mask frames, and thin-film deposition fixtures require careful specification of material, tolerances, alignment method, vacuum and temperature conditions, and mask–substrate spacing. Metal machining is preferred for vacuum...

Custom Optical Components (Quartz, Sapphire, Wi...

Quartz windows are excellent for UV–IR optical applications up to ~1100°C, while sapphire windows offer unmatched strength, scratch resistance, plasma durability, and temperature capability up to ~2000°C. Optical components require...

3D Printing for Research Labs: Materials, Toler...

3D printing offers rapid, flexible fabrication for scientific research, supporting materials ranging from PLA and ABS to nylon, PC, resin, and metal alloys. SLA printing provides the best resolution for...

How to Order Custom Precision Machined Parts（Me...

Ordering custom machined parts requires selecting the right material, specifying tolerances, providing 2D/3D CAD files, defining surface finish, and clarifying temperature, vacuum, and chemical compatibility. Whether stainless steel, aluminum, copper,...

Custom Photomask Ordering Guide (Materials, Res...

Custom photomasks are essential for lithography, MEMS devices, microfluidics, semiconductors, and research prototypes. Chrome-on-glass masks support 5–10 µm resolution, while chrome-on-quartz masks achieve 1–2 µm for high precision. Film masks...

Sputtering System Guide (DC / RF / Magnetron — ...

DC sputtering is ideal for conductive metals, RF sputtering is required for insulating oxides and nitrides, and magnetron sputtering provides the highest deposition rates with low-pressure plasmas. A complete sputtering...