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 |
Design guidance
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.
What the process holds
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.
Where these parts end up
The recurring buyers of glass with micro holes: scientific instruments (reference flats, cells, prism mounts, stage inserts); industrial displays (touch covers, gauge windows, printed bezels); mems devices (cap wafers, TGV substrates, motion-sensor lids).
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.
Engineers scoping this work usually also review glass wafer coring, special-shaped glass plates, holes and edges design guide.
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 is the design rule for micro holes?
Aspect ratio to 10:1 in a single laser pass.
Is there a minimum order for glass with micro holes?
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.
Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in September 2026.