Quick answer: Glass Chips With Through Holes covers ports 0.2 – 3 mm, countersunk option. Prototypes ship in 5-10 working days.
glass chips with through holes: fluidic vias and world-to-chip ports. Capability: ports 0.2 – 3 mm, countersunk option.
Specification envelope
| Microfluidic capability | ports 0.2 – 3 mm, countersunk option |
|---|---|
| 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:
- 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
The recurring buyers of glass chips with through holes: laser systems (windows, beam splitters, debris shields); aerospace optics (sensor windows, star-tracker flats, radiation-tolerant ports); industrial displays (touch covers, gauge windows, printed bezels).
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 etched LED/OLED covers, alkali-free display glass, AR coated glass materials.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is there a minimum order for glass chips with through 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 August 2026.