Optimized Optics
AM SiC
Additively manufactured silicon carbide (AM SiC) is the ideal substrate for high-quality optics for space, military and commercial applications
Key benefits of AM SiC over conventional optic materials
Superior Thermal Stability
High thermal conductivity and low CTE
High Strength-To-Weight Ratio
High thermal conductivity and low CTE
Design Freedom
Create complex shapes without machining
Typical Material Properties
| Density | Flexural Strength | CTE | Thermal Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7-2.9 g/cc | 200-300 MPa | 2.3-2.4 ppm/°C | 100-150 W/m-K (RT) |
Our Process
Send us your part design 3D file
1
Your substrate is printed using our binder jet AM process
2
We infiltrate your substrate to produce a fully dense SiC/Si part
3
Your substrate is ground and polished to produce final optic
4
Request a Quote
Send your part file today and one of our applications engineers will get back to you within 24 hours.
Typical lead times are 4 weeks but expedited orders can be ready in as little as 1 week.
