Can a single little piece truly damage a whole batch of wafers? Yes, it’s possible. I have observed it with more than 6 years of experience in the field of semiconductor slicing machines. That section is the chunk. In this article, I will go over what a chuck is, how each kind works, which one […]
What Chuck Does a Semiconductor Slicing Machine Wafer Use? Vacuum, Flat, or Grip? Read More »
How does a little silicon seed become a crystal suitable for a chip? I’ve seen this happen several times in my 8+ years in semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment. Every time it still impresses me. Pure silicon for chipmaking is produced using a 12-inch MCZ crystal puller. I’ll describe how a 12-inch MCZ crystal puller develops
How Does a 12-Inch MCZ Crystal Puller Grow Silicon? Seed, Melt, Pull Read More »
Why do magnets attract while grinding? Over 8 years of experience in magnet processing industry. I’ve seen this issue cost manufacturers thousands of dollars. In this article, I will explain how coolant, pressure, and heat create cracking and how the correct industrial magnet grinding machine can stop it. You will learn about causes of cracks.
Can an Industrial Magnet Grinding Machine Prevent Cracking? Coolant, Pressure, Heat Read More »
Have you ever plugged in a CNC diamond wire cutter when the breaker tripped? I’ve seen this a number of times. I have more than 7 years of experience in the cutting business. In this article, I will inform you about the power needed for the best 4 axis diamond wire cutting machine. I will
What Power Suits Best 4 Axis Diamond Wire Cutting Machine Needs? Voltage, Phase, Breaker Read More »
Have you ever sliced a GaAs ingot and seen it crack? I have been working in the field of crystal ingot cropping machines and photovoltaic silicon production for more than 12 years. GaAs is brittle. If you get the incorrect equipment, you lose yield and money. This article covers varieties of machines, blade and wire
Which Crystal Ingot Cropping Machine Fits GaAs Ingot Work? Brittle, Feed Rate, Blade Read More »
“Why does one batch of ceramic blocks come out perfectly smooth? What is the following batch with scratch marks? I have asked this question a lot. For the last 9 years, I have been working in precision-surfacing. The underlying explanation is frequently pad choice. The proper pad works well with any industrial double sided polishing
Why does one industrial diamond wire loop cut well and another wears fast? I have been in industrial diamond wire cutting for over 10 years, and have encountered this issue numerous times. In this article I will discuss the major kinds of beads. I will show you the difference between sintered and plated beads. We
Which Bead Type Suits Industrial Diamond Wire Loops? Sintered, Plated, Hardness Read More »
So what do you do when your pilot line has to cut five different materials in a week? In the semiconductor material cutting machine industry, I have more than 12 years of experience. I have seen this dilemma kill countless R&D teams. This article is about how to pick the correct semiconductor material cutting machine.
Why does a tile magnet grinding machine lose accuracy so quickly? For more than 12 years I have been in the sintered magnet surface grinding and industrial magnet finishing equipment industry. I have seen this problem destroy excellent manufacturing lines. In this article, I will discuss three important areas of maintenance: spindle bearing maintenance, coolant
Why do some wafers break while cutting? I have over 15 years experience in the wafer slicing wire saw industry, and I have seen how the improper coolant can damage a whole batch. In this article we will explore what coolant to use, why DI water and cutting fluid matter, and how pH control makes
What Coolant Is Used in a Wafer Slicing Wire Saw? DI water, cutting fluid, pH control Read More »