Four process families, one quality system. Every capability below is qualified on the materials we ship most: PMMA, PC, COC/COP, PSU and PEEK.
Acrylic machines cleanly but stresses easily. We run sharp, polished carbide and diamond tooling, climb milling at controlled chip loads, and stress-relieve sheet stock before the finish pass — so your part stays flat and optically clear after machining.
Laser processing is the fastest route for flat parts: gaskets, windows, spacers and engraved scales. The risk in acrylic is heat-affected edge whitening and later stress cracking, so we control power, assist gas and cut sequencing, then anneal where the application demands it.
Bonding is where most microfluidic and flow-cell programmes fail. We select the method from the material pair and the chemistry your channel will carry — not from whatever is convenient — and we verify every lot.
For optical and diagnostic parts, "looks clear" is not a specification. We finish to measurable targets — roughness, transmission and edge quality — and report the numbers.
Inspection is part of the process, not an afterthought. We measure the features that matter to your function — channel depth, flatness, port position, window parallelism — and ship the data with the parts.
Typical values. Tighter limits are available after a drawing review — please share your functional requirements rather than a blanket tolerance.
| Parameter | Standard | Precision / achievable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional tolerance | ±0.05 mm | ±0.005 mm | Feature- and size-dependent; stated on the drawing review |
| Channel depth tolerance | ±20 µm | ±5 µm | Measured by white-light interferometry |
| Surface roughness | Ra 0.4 µm | Ra 0.02 µm | Diamond fly-cutting or optical lapping |
| Flatness | 20 µm / 100 mm | 2 µm / 50 mm | Stress-relieved stock required |
| Min. tool / feature | Ø0.5 mm | Ø0.2 mm | Aspect ratio limits apply |
| Max. part size | 600 × 400 × 120 mm | — | Larger on request |
| Materials | PMMA (cast & extruded), PC, COC, COP, PSU, PEEK, PEI, PETG, PVDF | ||
| Surface finish options | As-machined, flame polished, vapor polished, optical lapped, matte bead-blast | ||
| Bonding | Thermal fusion, solvent, adhesive, PSA, ultrasonic — with leak and burst testing | ||
| Cleanliness | Optional cleanroom packing (ISO Class 7) and DI-water rinse | ||
| Documentation | Dimensional report, material certificate, RoHS/REACH declaration, FAIR on request | ||
Send the drawing and the function it must perform. We will recommend the process route and flag where cost can be removed.
