Quick answer: Fused Silica Microfluidic Chips covers UV transmission to 185 nm, fusion bonded. Prototypes ship in 5-10 working days.
Every chip project starts with a channel layout. Send DXF or GDSII and fused silica microfluidic chips come back as quoted geometry – UV transmission to 185 nm, fusion bonded.
Specifications at a glance
| Microfluidic capability | UV transmission to 185 nm, fusion bonded |
|---|---|
| RFQ inputs | PDF/DXF/STEP drawing, quantity brackets, surface and edge spec |
DFM notes from the shop floor
Three items decide most of the cost and lead time on this work:
- Channel cross-sections are process-specific: etched channels are lens-shaped, machined ones rectangular with corner radii. State which your CFD model assumed.
- 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.
Who orders this
fused silica microfluidic chips shows up across laboratory instruments (cuvettes, sight glasses, stir-cell windows); led packaging (groove covers, phosphor carriers, package windows); 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: optical polishing capability, wafer dicing process, tolerance design guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for fused silica microfluidic chips?
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.
Do parts ship with inspection data?
Dimensional reports, surface certificates and material certs per melt are available; specify the level on the RFQ.
Specifications on this page were last reviewed by our engineering team in September 2026.