Rapid Ceramic Prototyping and Small Batch Manufacturing

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

Why choose great ceramics?

Specialized ceramic materials

Our extensive suite of engineering ceramics - alumina (Al₂O₃), zirconia (ZrO₂, ZTA), silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), silicon carbide (SiC), aluminum nitride (AlN), boron nitride (BN), beryllium oxide (BeO) and machinable microcrystalline glass (MGC) - are available in powder to finished parts. (MGC) - available in powder to finished part form.

Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

  • High-precision CNC and grinding: µm-level tolerances (±0.05-0.002 mm); mirror finish by diamond grinding/polishing.
  • Laser Cutting: Clean, crack-free edges are achieved using ultra-short pulse lasers, ideal for delicate ceramic features.
  • Metallization and brazing: molybdenum-manganese ceramic metallization, active brazing and hermetic ceramic-to-metal joints, ideally suited for aerospace, vacuum and electronics applications.
  • Near-net-shape molding: injection molding, cold/hot pressing and extrusion to simplify design prior to finishing.

Trusted quality and support

  • Engineering and Design Guidance: Work together early to match material properties to application needs and DFM strategies.
  • Fast turnaround: quote within 48 hours; scalable from prototype to small batch production up to 2,000 pieces.
  • Precise Inspection: ISO level quality control, micron level coordinate measurement to ensure dimensional accuracy.

Our full-service workflow

Submit a Request for Quotation

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

  • Drawing or description of the desired shape
  • Operating conditions/applications
  • Please provide as much information as possible.
  • quantities
  • Required date of delivery
  • Other requests or questions

We respect our clients' privacy and are happy to work under a confidentiality agreement when required.

Material selection and design optimization

We provide expert guidance to help you select the best ceramic materials and refine part designs for improved manufacturability:

  • Evaluate operating conditions (temperature, mechanical stress, electrical or vacuum environments) to recommend the best ceramic grade.
  • The wide range of ceramic materials includes alumina (Al₂O₃), zirconia (ZrO₂), aluminum nitride (AlN), silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), and machinable microcrystalline glass (MGC).
  • Optimized design: Adjust wall thickness, fillet, tolerance envelope and surface finish to match high-precision manufacturing capabilities such as 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 to learn about their benefits and applications.

Compare the differences in properties of ceramic materials through an interactive table

quotations

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

  • Itemized costs for tooling, prototyping and volume production
  • Lead times for sample and batch runs
  • Detailed specifications for tolerances, surface finish, metallization or brazing requirements

Our quotes are timely and clear, ensuring there are no hidden costs or surprises.

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After placing your order, your product will be manufactured under our strict quality control system.

Main manufacturing processes

raw materials
  • Material Configuration
  • Spray granulation
molding
  • dry press
  • isostatic pressure
  • injection molding
  • Casting molding
  • hot isostatic pressure
  • Extrusion molding
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  • agglomerate ore by burning
  • hot pressing and sintering
Machining and welding
  • CNC machining
  • abrasive
  • burnish
  • laser cutting
  • Surface metallization
  • alloy
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  • ISO9001: 2016
  • Through rigorous testing
  • Various testing equipment

Rapid Ceramic Prototyping

We use precision CNC machining, grinding/polishing, laser machining and other processes for machining and inspection. Typical lead time: 15-30 days, depending on quantity and complexity.

deliveries

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

Key materials we process

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Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) High hardness and good insulation Insulators, electronic substrates
Zirconia (ZrO₂ / ZTA) High toughness and wear resistance Structural components, housings
Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄) Thermal shock resistance and high strength Bearings, engine parts, crucibles
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Super hard, chemical resistant High temperature corrosive environment parts
Aluminum Nitride (AlN) High thermal conductivity, insulation Thermal Management, Semiconductor Tools
Boron Nitride (BN) Dry lubrication, high temperature insulation High-temperature bearings and insulated components
Beryllium oxide (BeO) Excellent thermal and electrical characteristics RF electronics, heat sinks
Processable microcrystalline glass Easy to work with, ideal for prototyping Prototyping of complex structural components

Frequently Asked Questions

A: One-off prototypes are welcome. Small production runs start at 1 piece and scale up to 2,000+.

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

A: Yes, we offer mirror polishing, laser edge finishing, molybdenum-manganese metallization and active brazing.

A: Prototype: 3-7 business days; Small lot: 15-30 days (depending on size).

Trusted partner for technical ceramics

Since 2013, Great Ceramic has provided advanced ceramic solutions to innovators around the world. With leading expertise in CNC machining, laser processing, grinding, polishing, metallizing, brazing and molding, we equip customers in the aerospace, electronics, energy, medical and industrial sectors with precision ceramic parts. From rapid prototyping to low-volume production, we deliver performance, quality and reliability every time.

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