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CNC Machining JGS2 Quartz Glass

CNC Machining JGS2 Quartz Glass: JGS2 Quartz Glass, CTE 0.55 x 10^-6 /K; +/-0.01 mm positional. No MOQ, prototypes in 5-10 days, DFM review with every RFQ.

CNC Machining JGS2 Quartz Glass

Quick answer: CNC Machining JGS2 Quartz Glass covers JGS2 Quartz Glass (CTE 0.55 x 10^-6 /K, 220 nm – 2.5 um); CNC Machining to +/-0.01 mm positional. Prototypes ship in 5-10 working days.

Ask any process engineer what makes jgs2 quartz glass difficult and the answer is specific: thicker blanks need stress-relief annealing before tight-flatness grinding. Our cnc machining line is tooled around exactly that – 4-axis machining centers with diamond tooling and through-spindle coolant – holding +/-0.01 mm positional on parts from 0.5 – 50 mm thick.

Specification envelope

Material JGS2 Quartz Glass (Optical grade, bubble class 1)
Thermal expansion (CTE) 0.55 x 10^-6 /K
Service temperature 1,100 C continuous
Transmission range 220 nm – 2.5 um
Density 2.20 g/cm3
Knoop hardness 500 kg/mm2
Refractive index 1.458 @ 587 nm
Stock thickness 0.20 – 40 mm
Maximum blank size 300 mm diameter
Process CNC Machining
Working tolerance +/-0.01 mm positional
Minimum feature 0.4 mm slot width
Surface finish Ra 0.4 um ground, optional polish
Thickness window 0.5 – 50 mm
Edge condition chamfered 0.1 – 0.5 mm as standard
RFQ inputs PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec

What the process holds

CNC Machining earns its place through complex 3D geometry – pockets, steps, counterbores and compound edges in one setup. Its boundary condition – internal corners carry a minimum radius equal to the smallest practical tool, typically R0.5 mm – is the first thing our DFM review checks.

Beyond this page, JGS2 Quartz Glass routinely runs through polishing, grinding, drilling, dicing in our shop – most real parts combine two or three of these steps.

Specification advice

Three items decide most of the cost and lead time on this work:

  • Material note: thicker blanks need stress-relief annealing before tight-flatness grinding.
  • Process boundary: internal corners carry a minimum radius equal to the smallest practical tool, typically R0.5 mm.
  • 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.

Who orders this

The recurring buyers of cnc machining jgs2 quartz glass: laboratory instruments (cuvettes, sight glasses, stir-cell windows); semiconductor equipment (view ports, wafer carriers, plasma rings, chamber windows); microfluidic devices (chips, manifolds, via plates, bonded stacks). Background reading on the underlying material science: ScienceDirect: fused quartz.

Dimensions still moving? Configure this part live in the 3D builder below, or open the full custom glass machining 3D builder to start from a blank canvas.

Useful companion pages: CNC machining capability, fused silica wafers 2-12 inch, custom microfluidic chip.

Frequently asked questions

What tolerances are achievable on JGS2 Quartz Glass parts?

Ground features hold +/-0.01 mm and lapped thickness reaches +/-0.003 mm. Thicker blanks need stress-relief annealing before tight-flatness grinding.

What thickness range do you stock for JGS2 Quartz Glass?

Standard stock spans 0.20 – 40 mm, with blanks up to 300 mm diameter. Other formats are sourced per order.

How does JGS2 Quartz Glass behave under heat?

CTE is 0.55 x 10^-6 /K and continuous service reaches 1,100 C continuous, which is what drives its use where visible and near-IR clarity matters.

What accuracy does cnc machining hold?

+/-0.01 mm positional with minimum features of 0.4 mm slot width. Internal corners carry a minimum radius equal to the smallest practical tool, typically R0.5 mm.

Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in July 2026.

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What if my part does not match any standard builder?

Use the custom glass builder: choose shape (including ring or drawing-defined), size, thickness, optional holes, coating and edge/surface finish, set a tolerance, preview it in 3D and attach a drawing to the RFQ.

Which materials can the custom builder use?

Fused silica, quartz, JGS1/JGS2, Borofloat 33, alkali-free and borosilicate glass, optical and soda-lime glass, or a named custom material such as sapphire or Zerodur.

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