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| Overview of Capabilities - “Powder to Parts” Custom Low Expansion Components |
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Engineering design and material selection |
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Machining |
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EDM |
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Dicing |
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Grinding |
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Lapping |
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Bonding and Brazing |
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Inspection |
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Assembly |
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Temperature testing |
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Photo etch fabrication |
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Plating |
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Thin film metallization, including dielectrics |
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Sputter deposition |
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Materials analysis |
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Hermeticity testing |
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| SMI is a vertically integrated refractory metal company that employs a “powder to parts” methodology. We begin with powdered metals and produce refractory stock material in composite and alloy form, then manufacture precision components and subassemblies. A diverse group of engineering professionals are available to ensure that your design and manufacturing specifications are successfully met. |
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| Engineering |
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Our staff of highly trained professionals are available to assist you with your material selection and design requirements |
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Strengths include material science, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering |
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Material testing equipment on-site |
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Particle Size |
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Density |
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Thermal Conductivity |
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Thermal Expansion |
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SEM/EDX |
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Analysis and resolution of any material issues is an on-going process |
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Development work a specialty |
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| Material Fabrication |
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Cold iso-static pressing |
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High temperature sintering (2,300°C) |
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Infiltration furnace process (1,600°C) |
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Annealing |
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| Machine Shop |
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Precision CNC machining |
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CNC Milling |
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Laser machining |
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EDM (Wire and Sinker) |
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Dicing |
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Surface Grinding |
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Lapping and Polishing |
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| Assembly |
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High temperature brazing |
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Ceramic sintering processing |
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Laser Welding |
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Diffusion Bonding |
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| Metallization |
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Nickel, gold, platinum, gold/tin, indium and others are available |
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Electroplating |
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Electroless plating |
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Physical Vapor Deposition |
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| Metrology |
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CMM |
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Non-contact Profilometry |
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