Glass With Micro Holes: diameter 0.10 – 0.5 mm, arrays past 10,000 holes. Single-piece prototypes to production volumes, quoted from your drawing.
glass with micro holes – manufactured to drawing with documented tolerances, from single prototypes to production.
The numbers
| Feature | Micro Holes |
|---|---|
| Capability | diameter 0.10 – 0.5 mm, arrays past 10,000 holes |
| RFQ inputs | PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec |
DFM notes from the shop floor
Before sending the RFQ, check these against your drawing:
- Feature rule: aspect ratio to 10:1 in a single laser pass.
- 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.
The full rules live in our tolerance design guide and holes and edges design guide.
Process window
These features are produced by laser cutting or etching. Capability: diameter 0.10 – 0.5 mm, arrays past 10,000 holes. Design rule worth copying onto the drawing: aspect ratio to 10:1 in a single laser pass.
Who orders this
Orders for glass with micro holes cluster in laboratory instruments (cuvettes, sight glasses, stir-cell windows); mems devices (cap wafers, TGV substrates, motion-sensor lids); optical sensors (sensor windows, filter caps, lens covers).
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: precision glass drilling, optical polishing capability, high-temperature quartz windows.
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 is the design rule for micro holes?
Aspect ratio to 10:1 in a single laser pass.
Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in August 2026.