Precision Machined Zirconia Ceramic (ZrO₂) Components

Custom manufacturing of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ). Offering maximum fracture toughness, steel-matched thermal expansion, and supreme impact resistance.

Strategic Manufacturing Advantage

We specialize in the precision micro-grinding and mirror-polishing of YSZ to achieve a flawless Ra 0.02 mirror surface, ensuring smooth mechanical sliding interfaces with near-zero particle generation.

Key Material Properties

Quantitative engineering data for design validation and material selection

Hardness
HV0.5 ≥ 12 GPa
Excellent impact resistance and low material brittleness
Density
6.00 - 6.05 g/cm³
Highly dense structural matrix with superior structural integrity
Fracture Toughness
K1C ≥ 6.0 MPa·m½
Maximum crack-propagation resistance among technical ceramics
Thermal Conductivity
2.0 - 3.0 W/m·K
Extremely low thermal conductivity acting as effective thermal barriers
Thermal Expansion
9.5 - 10.5 x10⁻⁶/K
Closely matches the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) of engineering steel
Flexural Strength
900 - 1100 MPa
Ultra-high structural bending strength preventing mechanical fracture

Why Choose Zirconia?

Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) offers unique advantages unmatched by other technical ceramics:

  • Maximum Toughness: Highest fracture toughness (K1C ≥ 6.0 MPa·m½) among all technical ceramics, resisting catastrophic failure under impact loading.
  • Steel-Matched CTE: Thermal expansion coefficient (9.5 - 10.5 x10⁻⁶/K) closely matches engineering steel, enabling reliable metal-ceramic assemblies without thermal stress cracking.
  • Biocompatible: ISO 13356 compliant for medical implant applications, offering excellent biocompatibility and bio-inertness.

High-Value Applications

Proven performance in precision fluidics, optical communications, and industrial automation

Precision Fluidics & Dosing

  • Micro-liquid dispensing pump pistons
  • High-precision dosing cylinders
  • Fluid valve seats
  • Chemical-resistant nozzles

Optical Communications

  • High-precision fiber optic alignment ferrule sleeves
  • ROSA/TOSA ceramic connectors
  • Alignment sleeves
  • Fiber end-face components

Industrial Automation

  • Ceramic positioning pins
  • Wire drawing guide rollers
  • Customized wear-resistant shafts
  • Bushings and bearings

Typical Mechanical & Thermal Properties

Reference data for Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) at room temperature

PropertyTest MethodUnitValue
DensityISO 2738g/cm³6.05
Flexural StrengthISO 14704MPa1000
Young's ModulusISO 17561GPa200
Vickers HardnessISO 6507HV0.5≥ 1200
Fracture ToughnessISO 23146MPa·m½≥ 6.0
Thermal ConductivityISO 22007W/m·K2.5
Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionISO 11372x10⁻⁶/K10.0
Dielectric StrengthIEC 60243kV/mm≥ 10
Volume ResistivityIEC 60243Ω·cm> 10¹²
Max Service TemperatureContinuous°C800

Precision Machining Capabilities for Zirconia

Specialized micro-grinding and mirror-polishing for flawless sliding interfaces

Ra 0.02 Mirror Polishing

Multi-stage diamond lapping and polishing sequence achieving optical-quality surface finish, eliminating micro-scratches and ensuring smooth mechanical sliding.

Precision Cylindrical Grinding

Sub-micron roundness (≤ 0.0005 mm) for pistons, shafts, and rotating components, maintaining perfect circularity under operational loads.

Complex Internal Features

Deep bore grinding, internal threading, and micro-hole drilling with tight positional tolerances for fluidics and dosing applications.

Zero Particle Generation

Flawless surface integrity prevents particle shedding in cleanroom environments, critical for semiconductor and medical device applications.

Tight Dimensional Control

±0.003 mm linear tolerances maintained through optimized grinding parameters and real-time in-process metrology feedback.

Full Traceability Documentation

Complete FAI/OQC reports with dimensional datasheets, material certificates (MTR/CoC), and surface roughness measurements.

Validate Your Zirconia Component Design with KoreCera

Submit your 2D engineering blueprints or 3D CAD files (.STEP / .IGS) below. Our expert engineering team will conduct an in-depth Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) review and deliver a competitive direct-factory quote. Fast-track prototyping completed within 7-10 business days. Full FAI, OQC, and material traceability reports provided upon delivery.

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