Rapid Ceramic Prototyping & Small‑Batch Manufacturing

Great Ceramic delivers custom rapid ceramic prototyping and small‑batch manufacturing across a wide range of technical ceramics. With industry‑leading precision CNC machining, ultra‑short pulse laser cutting, diamond grinding/polishing, ceramic‑to‑metal metallization & brazing, and ceramic forming, we support advanced designs from prototype through small‑scale production.

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Warum Great Ceramic wählen?

Expert Ceramic Materials

We work with an extensive suite of engineered ceramics—Alumina (Al₂O₃), Zirconia (ZrO₂, ZTA), Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄), Silicon Carbide (SiC), Aluminum Nitride (AlN), Boron Nitride (BN), Beryllium Oxide (BeO), and Machinable Glass Ceramic (MGC)—supplied in forms from powders to finished components.

Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

  • High‑Precision CNC & Grinding: µm-level tolerances (±0.005–0.002 mm); mirror finishes via diamond grinding/polishing .
  • Laser Cutting: Clean, crack-free edges with ultra-short pulse lasers—perfect for delicate ceramic features.
  • Metallization & Brazing: Mo–Mn ceramic metallization, active brazing, and hermetic ceramic-to-metal joints ideal for aerospace, vacuum, and electronic applications.
  • Near-Net Shape Forming: Injection molding, cold/hot pressing, and extrusion to streamline designs before finishing.

Trusted Quality & Support

  • Engineering & Design Guidance: Collaborate early to match material properties to application needs and DFM strategies.
  • Rapid Turnaround: Quotes within 48 hours; prototype to small-batch production scalable up to 2,000 pcs.
  • recision Inspection: ISO‑grade quality control with µm-level coordinate measurement ensures dimensional accuracy.

Our Full-Service Workflow

Step 1

Submit Inquiry

Please provide as much information as possible about the parts and your requirements.

  • Drawing(s) or description of required shape
  • Operating Conditions / Application

  • Please provide as much information as possible.

  • Quantity
  • Required Delivery Date
  • Other requests or issues

We respect our clients’ privacy and are happy to work under confidentiality agreements when required.

Step 2

Material selection & design optimization

We provide expert guidance on selecting the optimal ceramic material and refining your part’s design for manufacturability:

  • Evaluate operating conditions—temperature, mechanical stress, electrical or vacuum environment—to recommend the best ceramic grade.
  • A wide range of ceramic materials are available including Alumina (Al₂O₃), Zirconium Oxide (ZrO₂), Aluminum Nitride (AlN), Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) and Machinable Glass Ceramics (MGC).
  • Optimize design: adjust wall thickness, fillets, tolerance envelopes, and surface finish to match high-precision manufacturing capabilities like CNC grinding and laser cutting.

Once design adjustments are agreed upon, we finalize material recommendations and confirm manufacturability.

View all of our advanced ceramic materials and learn about their benefits and applications.

View All Ceramic Materials

Compare the performance differences of ceramic materials through interactive tables

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Step 3

Quotation

We will provide a highly competitive quote based on the final design and manufacturing method of the part, including:

  • Itemized costs for tooling, prototypes, and batch production
  • Lead times for sample and batch runs
  • Detailed specification of tolerances, surface finishes, metallization or brazing needs

Prompt and clear, our quotation ensures no hidden costs or surprises.

Step 4

Production

After the order is placed, your product will be produced under our strict quality control system.

Main Manufacturing Process

Raw materials
  • material configuration
  • Spray granulation
Forming
  • Dry pressing
  • Isostatic pressing
  • Injection molding
  • Casting molding
  • Hot isostatic pressing
  • Extrusion die molding
Sintering
  • Sintering
  • Heißpressen und Sintern
Machining & welding
  • CNC machining
  • Grinding
  • Polishing
  • Laser cutting
  • Surface metallization
  • Schweißen
Inspection
  • ISO9001:2016
  • Passed strict inspection
  • Various testing equipment

rapid ceramic prototyping

We process using precision CNC machining, grinding/polishing, laser processing and other processes, and conduct inspection. Typical delivery time: 15-30 days, depending on quantity and complexity.

Step 5

Delivery

Finished parts are carefully inspected, packaged and shipped. We offer global shipping options to ensure a smooth delivery experience that meets your time and quality expectations.

Key Materials We Process

Material Highlights Popular Applications
Tonerde (Al₂O₃) High hardness, excellent insulation Insulators, electronics substrates
Zirconia (ZrO₂ / ZTA) High toughness, wear resistance Structural components, housings
Siliziumnitrid (Si₃N₄) Thermal shock resistance, high strength Bearings, engine parts, crucibles
Siliziumkarbid (SiC) Ultra-hard, chemical resistance High-temp and corrosive environment parts
Aluminiumnitrid (AlN) High thermal conductivity, insulation Thermal management, semiconductor tools
Bornitrid (BN) Dry-lubricant, high-temp insulation High-temp bearing & insulation parts
Beryllium-Oxid (BeO) Exceptional thermal and electrical traits RF electronics, heat spreaders
Bearbeitbare Glaskeramik Easy to machine, ideal for prototyping Prototyping intricate structural parts

Frequently Asked Questions

A: One-off prototypes are welcome. Small-batch production starts at 1 pcs, scalable to 2,000+.

A: Standard ±0.01 mm; we achieve high-precision parts with ±0.05 to ±0.002 mm tolerances.

A: Yes—we provide mirror polishing, laser-edge finishing, Mo–Mn metallization, and active brazing.

A: Prototypes: 3–7 business days; small batches: 15–30 days (scale-dependent).

Trusted Partner for Technical Ceramics

Since 2013, Great Ceramic has empowered global innovators with advanced ceramic solutions. With leading-edge expertise in CNC machining, laser processing, grinding, polishing, metallization, brazing, and forming, we’ve equipped customers across aerospace, electronics, energy, medical, and industrial sectors with precision ceramic parts. From rapid prototyping to small-batch production, we deliver performance, quality, and reliability—every time.

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