Quick answer: D263 Thin Glass Machining Services covers D263 Thin Glass (CTE 7.2 x 10^-6 /K, 350 nm – 2.0 um). Prototypes ship in 5-10 working days.
Our d263 thin glass machining services cover the full route from blank to inspected part: sawing, CNC profiling, drilling, grinding, polishing and edge finishing under one roof. D263 Thin Glass stands out for down-drawn fire-polished surfaces and thickness from 30 um, and both properties survive our processing because every step is tuned to the material.
Key parameters
| Material | D263 Thin Glass (SCHOTT D 263 T eco) |
|---|---|
| Thermal expansion (CTE) | 7.2 x 10^-6 /K |
| Service temperature | 400 C (Tg 557 C) |
| Transmission range | 350 nm – 2.0 um |
| Density | 2.51 g/cm3 |
| Knoop hardness | 590 kg/mm2 |
| Refractive index | 1.523 @ 587 nm |
| Stock thickness | 0.03 – 1.1 mm |
| Maximum blank size | 440 x 360 mm |
| RFQ inputs | PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec |
Getting the drawing right
Before sending the RFQ, check these against your drawing:
- Material note: ultra-thin stock cannot take conventional clamping; parts are machined on wax or UV-tape carriers.
- 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.
Manufacturing capability
One material, many routes: on D263 Thin Glass we also quote dicing, drilling, polishing, double-side polishing, and multi-step drawings are the norm rather than the exception.
Typical applications
Orders for d263 thin glass machining services cluster in medical diagnostics (flow cells, slides, microplate bottoms, cuvette windows); oled packaging (cover lids, frit-seal frames, fill-port plates); microfluidic devices (chips, manifolds, via plates, bonded stacks). Background reading on the underlying material science: SCHOTT D 263 thin glass.
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 microfluidic glass applications, FTO conductive glass, custom microfluidic chip.
Common questions
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.
Do parts ship with inspection data?
Dimensional reports, surface certificates and material certs per melt are available; specify the level on the RFQ.
What tolerances are achievable on D263 Thin Glass parts?
Ground features hold +/-0.01 mm and lapped thickness reaches +/-0.003 mm. Ultra-thin stock cannot take conventional clamping; parts are machined on wax or UV-tape carriers.
What thickness range do you stock for D263 Thin Glass?
Standard stock spans 0.03 – 1.1 mm, with blanks up to 440 x 360 mm. Other formats are sourced per order.
Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in August 2026.