Quick answer: Custom Perforated Glass Plates covers Hole grids from 0.15 mm diameter, pitch from 0.5 mm. Prototypes ship in 5-10 working days.
A drawing for custom perforated glass plates is mostly a conversation about edges and datums. We produce them in fused silica, Borofloat 33, quartz and soda-lime at Hole grids from 0.15 mm diameter, pitch from 0.5 mm, with hole position +/-0.02 mm as the controlling tolerance, and finish the perimeter per spec.
Specification envelope
| Geometry | Perforated Glass Plates |
|---|---|
| Size envelope | Hole grids from 0.15 mm diameter, pitch from 0.5 mm |
| Key tolerance | hole position +/-0.02 mm |
| RFQ inputs | PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec |
Process window
Production route: drilling, laser cutting, ultrasonic machining – selected per geometry and volume. Edge condition: optional chamfered hole entry.
Specification advice
The shop-floor rules that matter here:
- Hold the controlling dimension (hole position +/-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
custom perforated glass plates shows up across optical sensors (sensor windows, filter caps, lens covers); laboratory instruments (cuvettes, sight glasses, stir-cell windows); scientific instruments (reference flats, cells, prism mounts, stage inserts).
Dimensions still moving? Configure this part live in the 3D + 2D builder below, or open the full custom glass machining 3D + 2D builder to start from a blank canvas.
For adjacent specifications, see perforated quartz plates, surface quality guide, laser glass cutting.
Common questions
Do parts ship with inspection data?
Dimensional reports, surface certificates and material certs per melt are available; specify the level on the RFQ.
What sizes are available for perforated glass plates?
Hole grids from 0.15 mm diameter, pitch from 0.5 mm, held to hole position +/-0.02 mm.
Is there a minimum order for custom perforated glass plates?
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 September 2026.