Borofloat 33 Glass With Stepped Profiles – Borofloat 33 (CTE 3.25 x 10^-6 /K, 350 nm – 2.0 um); Steps from 0.2 mm, land flatness 5 um. No minimum order; DFM review included with every RFQ.
A drawing for borofloat 33 glass with stepped profiles is mostly a conversation about edges and datums. We produce them in Borofloat 33 at Steps from 0.2 mm, land flatness 5 um, with step depth +/-0.02 mm as the controlling tolerance, and finish the perimeter per spec.
Specification envelope
| Material | Borofloat 33 (SCHOTT float production, wafer grade) |
|---|---|
| Thermal expansion (CTE) | 3.25 x 10^-6 /K |
| Service temperature | 450 C continuous |
| Transmission range | 350 nm – 2.0 um |
| Density | 2.23 g/cm3 |
| Knoop hardness | 480 kg/mm2 |
| Refractive index | 1.471 @ 587 nm |
| Stock thickness | 0.70 – 25.4 mm |
| Maximum blank size | 500 x 500 mm |
| Geometry | Glass With Stepped Profiles |
| Size envelope | Steps from 0.2 mm, land flatness 5 um |
| Key tolerance | step depth +/-0.02 mm |
| RFQ inputs | PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec |
Capabilities and limits
One material, many routes: on Borofloat 33 we also quote grinding, polishing, double-side polishing, etching, and multi-step drawings are the norm rather than the exception.
Production route: cnc machining, ultrasonic machining, grinding – selected per geometry and volume. Edge condition: chamfered 0.1 – 0.5 mm as standard.
Specification advice
Three items decide most of the cost and lead time on this work:
- Material note: float tin side must be tracked when parts see coating or bonding steps.
- Hold the controlling dimension (step depth +/-0.02 mm) and let secondary dimensions carry standard tolerance – it is the single biggest cost lever.
- Over-specification is the quiet budget killer: a 20/10 scratch-dig face costs roughly three times an 80/50 face, so grade each surface individually.
For the complete framework, see the tolerance design guide and the holes and edges design guide.
Typical applications
borofloat 33 glass with stepped profiles shows up across optical sensors (sensor windows, filter caps, lens covers); mems devices (cap wafers, TGV substrates, motion-sensor lids); led packaging (groove covers, phosphor carriers, package windows). Background reading on the underlying material science: SCHOTT BOROFLOAT product page.
The fastest route to a quote is geometry: use the 3D builder below, draw a dimensioned 2D drawing from it, or open the site-wide custom glass machining 3D + 2D builder for fully custom parts.
Related reading on this site: ultra-thin glass materials, glass hole micromachining, CCD screening plates.
Frequently asked questions
How does Borofloat 33 behave under heat?
CTE is 3.25 x 10^-6 /K and continuous service reaches 450 C continuous, which is what drives its use where float-glass flatness off the line matters.
What sizes are available for glass with stepped profiles?
Steps from 0.2 mm, land flatness 5 um, held to step depth +/-0.02 mm.
Is there a minimum order for borofloat 33 glass with stepped profiles?
No. Single prototypes are accepted, and pricing steps down at 10, 100 and 1,000 pieces.
How fast can prototypes ship?
Machined prototypes ship in 5 – 10 working days. Coated or bonded parts add 1 – 2 weeks depending on queue slots.
What files do you need for a quote?
A dimensioned PDF plus DXF or STEP geometry. If only a sketch exists, our drawing review service formalizes it before quoting.
Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in August 2026.