MGC Machinable Glass Ceramic

MGC gives you the performance of a technical ceramic with the versatility of a high performance plastic. MGC glass ceramic is an outstanding engineering material and is machinable with ordinary metalworking tools.

- It is an excellent electrical insulator
- It has a high maximum use temperature (**0°C continuous, ***0°C peak)
- It has a low thermal conductivity and is a useful high temperature insulator
- It is strong and rigid; unlike plastics it does not creep


Features of MGC in Unqiue Components

-Use MGC and forget about mould costs, firing shrinkage and diamond machining for high tolerance work
-Use MGC for your products or use it in your production process
-Use MGC for one component or for many


Applications of MGC Machinable Glass Ceramic

*-MGC is an invaluable material to have ‘on the shelf’. It is often quicker and cheaper to make a special part rather than try to find that special item somewhere else. If you do not have your own machining facilities, or your workshop is fully occupied, send your drawing to UNIPRETEC who can quote for your finished requirements as well as advise on your application and design.


MGC's unique properties find many varied applications:

- Electronics/semiconductor industry - Precision coil formers, high voltage insulators
- Laser industry - Spacers, reflectors and cavities in laser assemblies
- High vacuum industry - Thermal breaks, coil supports and vacuum feedthroughs
- Aerospace/space industry - Space Shuttle door and window retaining rings, satellite electrical supports
- Nuclear industry