Ceramic Arms

 

There are two general ceramic arms, one is alumina and the other is silicon carbide.

Alumina ceramic arm is also known as manipulator. It forms the end of the robotic arm and is used to move and operate semiconductor wafers in different positions.

Advantages of Alumina Ceramic Arms:

 

The use of alumina ceramic offers several advantages over other materials.

Its high mechanical strength and hardness make it a durable and reliable material for use in harsh operating conditions. It is an ideal choice for applications such as cutting tools and bearings.

Furthermore, alumina ceramic’s excellent thermal conductivity and thermal shock resistance make it a preferred material for applications requiring efficient heat dissipation. It is used in the production of heat sinks for electronic devices and components for high-power electronic circuits.

In addition, alumina ceramic’s resistance to chemical corrosion and wear make it a valuable material for use in the chemical processing industry. This is where harsh chemicals and abrasive materials are commonly used.

Advantages of Silicon Carbide Ceramic Arms:

1. Silicon carbide ceramic’s excellent thermal conductivity and thermal shock resistance make it a preferred material for applications requiring efficient heat dissipation. It is used also for resistance to thermal stress, such as in the production of heat sinks for electronic devices and components for high-power electronic circuits.

2.The mechanical strength of silicon carbide materials is high to prevent material deformation. The mechanical strength of silicon carbide is higher than that of corundum.

3. The hardness of silicon carbide materials is very high. The hardness of the Mohs notch is 9.2~9.6, second only to diamond and boron carbide.