FABRICATED MICA PARTS
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WHAT ARE FABRICATED MICA PARTS?
Axim Mica’s provision of customer-specific fabricated mica parts presents a myriad of advantages, tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by diverse industries. The expertise of Axim Mica’s professionals plays a pivotal role in this customized approach. Their mica experts collaborate closely with clients to understand specific requirements and intricacies, ensuring that the fabricated mica parts precisely address unique challenges within a particular application.
By offering customized solutions, Axim Mica enhances efficiency and performance. The ability to design specific part configurations ensures optimal fit and functionality, improving overall system reliability. This tailored approach is particularly beneficial in industries with stringent specifications and specialized applications, such as electrical, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.
Moreover, the collaboration with Axim Mica’s experts enables clients to leverage their in-depth knowledge of mica’s properties. Our experts help guide clients in selecting the most suitable mica materials and designs for optimal performance in challenging environments.
APPLICATIONS
Harnessing mica’s exceptional properties, fabricated mica parts find widespread use across diverse industries that demand high-performance materials. Key applications include:
Electrical insulation components in motors, generators, transformers, and capacitors.
Thermal insulation and heat shielding in aerospace systems and aircraft engines.
Specialized electrical and heat-resistant components in automotive engines and electronics.
Wear-resistant linings and protective coatings in chemical processing equipment.
Insulation solutions for furnaces, kilns, and other high-temperature industrial processes.
Precision components in semiconductor manufacturing and electronics industries.
PROPERTIES & COMPOSITION
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Can withstand extreme temperatures, making them ideal for applications involving high heat exposure.
SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL INSULATION
With excellent dielectric strength, these parts offer reliable insulation, preventing electrical leakage and short circuits.
CHEMICAL INERTNESS
Mica's inherent resistance to chemical reactions ensures fabricated parts maintain their integrity in corrosive environments.
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Custom-fabricated mica parts retain their shape and size, even when exposed to temperature fluctuations or mechanical stress.
MECHANICAL STRENGTH
Precise manufacturing techniques result in parts with enhanced mechanical strength, capable of withstanding vibrations and impacts.
CUSTOMIZABLE CONFIGURATIONS
The ability to fabricate parts to exact specifications ensures optimal fit, form, and function for specific applications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Feature
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Muscovite
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Phlogopite
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Density (g/cm³)
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2.6 - 3.2
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2.6 - 3.2
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Hardness (Shore Test)
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80 - 105
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70 - 100
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Hardness (Mohs Scale)
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2.8 - 3.2
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2.3 - 3.0
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Breakdown Voltage (kV/mm)
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120 - 200
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Coefficient of Thermal
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9 x 10⁻⁶ - 36 x 10⁻⁶
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30 x 10⁻⁶ - 60 x 10⁻⁶
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Expansion (°C)
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Thermal Conductivity Perpendicular (BTU/hr/ft²/°F/ft)
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~0.31
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~0.24
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Thermal Conductivity Parallel (BTU/hr/ft²/°F/ft)
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Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
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500 - 600
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800 - 1000
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Tensile Strength (MN/m²)
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175
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1000
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Shear Strength (MN/m²)
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220 - 270
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1000 - 1300
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Compression Strength (MN/m²)
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190 - 285
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TYPES OF FABRICATED MICA PARTS
- Mica Discs and Washers: These flat, circular components are widely used as electrical insulators, gaskets, and spacers in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Available in different diameters and thicknesses.
- Mica Tubes and Sleeves: Ideal for insulating wires, cables, and other cylindrical components, these fabricated mica parts provide excellent thermal and electrical insulation while maintaining dimensional stability.
- Mica Channels and Troughs: Designed to accommodate and protect wires, cables, or other components, these elongated mica parts offer efficient heat dissipation and electrical insulation in confined spaces.
- Mica Plates and Sheets: Customized to precise dimensions and thicknesses, these fabricated mica parts serve as insulation layers, heat shields, or structural components in high-temperature and electrical applications.
- Complex Mica Shapes: Leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques, we can produce intricate mica parts with custom geometries, tailored to meet specific design requirements for specialized applications.
- Mica Composites and Laminates: By combining mica with other materials like fiberglass, ceramics, or resins, we create composite or laminated mica parts with enhanced properties for unique applications.
BENEFITS & ADVANTAGES OF FABRICATED MICA PARTS
For businesses seeking tailored, high-performance mica parts, our solutions offer unparalleled benefits that drive efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness:
- Extended Equipment Life: Minimize wear and tear, reducing maintenance costs and maximizing machinery lifespan.
- Improved Operational Safety: Prevent electrical failures, heat damage, and chemical corrosion, enhancing workplace safety.
- Energy Savings: Superior insulation capabilities optimize thermal management, translating into substantial energy savings.
- Regulatory Compliance: Our dedication to quality ensures products meet or exceed industry standards and regulations.
- Design Flexibility: Custom capabilities allow seamless integration into existing systems without costly modifications.
- Competitive Edge: Gain a distinct advantage in your industry by offering superior products or services to customers.
HOW FABRICATED MICA PARTS ARE MADE
The creation of custom-fabricated mica parts follows a careful and calculated process that guarantees precision and quality in the final product.
- Mica Selection: The first process is the careful selection of high-quality mica sheets, either muscovite or phlogopite, chosen for their specific properties aligning with the intended application’s requirements.
- Design and Prototyping: Our team of experts collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique needs, translating them into detailed designs and prototypes. This iterative process ensures the final product meets all specifications before proceeding to fabrication.
- Cutting and Shaping: Once the design is finalized, state-of-the-art cutting and shaping techniques are employed to transform the mica sheets into the desired geometries. Processes like stamping, punching, laser cutting, and machining are utilized, depending on the complexity and precision required.
- Surface Treatment: Depending on the application, fabricated mica parts may undergo various surface treatments to enhance their performance. These can include polishing, coating, or specialized treatments to improve properties like electrical insulation, chemical resistance, or surface finish.
- Quality Control: Throughout the manufacturing process, rigorous quality control measures are in place to ensure that every fabricated mica part meets Axim Mica’s stringent standards. Dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and functional performance are meticulously evaluated.
- Assembly and Finishing: In cases where fabricated mica parts are components of larger assemblies, our team undertakes the necessary assembly and finishing processes, ensuring seamless integration and optimal functionality.
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE WITH AXIM MICA
Ready to move forward? Our engineering team collaborates with clients to develop optimal solutions for their specific applications, ensuring every component meets exact specifications and performance requirements.
FAQs
Fabricated mica refers to custom-made mica components, precisely shaped and sized according to specific application requirements through processes like stamping, punching, and laser cutting.
No, mica is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with distinct properties like heat resistance, electrical insulation, and flexibility, unlike synthetic plastics.
Key industries utilizing fabricated mica parts include electrical, aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, and high-temperature industrial applications due to mica’s unique properties.
Fabricated mica parts are highly durable, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, chemical exposure, and mechanical stress, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments