ANTGLASS manufactures ultra-thin glass, miniature glass components and complex precision parts with fine profiles, holes, slots and controlled edges. We process precision glass from 0.1 mm thickness and manufacture miniature outlines from 0.5 mm for suitable component designs.
Thin and small glass parts are used where the assembly has limited space but still requires optical transmission, electrical insulation, dimensional stability, heat resistance or a sealed interface. Typical projects include sensor windows, MEMS pieces, display and electronic substrates, microfluidic covers, spacers, rings, capillaries and compact optical components.
Thin and Miniature Glass Components
Typical forms
- Ultra-thin glass sheets, windows and cover plates
- Glass wafers and miniature substrates
- Small discs, rings and spacers
- Microfluidic covers, sensor interfaces and MEMS glass pieces
- Glass rods and capillaries
Complex features
- Precision holes and narrow slots
- Internal cut-outs, steps, notches and asymmetric profiles
- Narrow webs, short edge distances and small radii
- Ground, chamfered or polished miniature edges
- Defined optical, bonding and cosmetic zones
Material Routes for Ultra-Thin Glass
Corning EAGLE XG glass and other alkali-free substrates are used for thin electronic, display, MEMS and sensor components. Fused silica glass is selected for UV, thermal and low-expansion requirements. SCHOTT N-BK7 optical glass, K9 and other optical glasses are used for miniature windows, prisms and optical interfaces.
The material family must be matched to the required thickness, feature size, surface finish, coating process, bonding process and operating environment. ANTGLASS supplies the selected material and completes the precision machining route.
Design Rules for Small Holes, Slots and Narrow Features
- Keep sufficient material between holes, slots, internal corners and the outside edge.
- Use radiused internal transitions instead of sharp corners wherever the assembly permits.
- Mark the dimensions that control alignment, sealing, optical position or electrical isolation.
- Avoid unnecessary tight tolerances on thin unsupported spans.
- Define the support condition used for flatness or profile inspection.
- Specify whether miniature edges must be as-cut, ground, chamfered or polished.
Low-Stress Machining, Handling and Inspection
ANTGLASS combines precision blank cutting, CNC machining, drilling, slotting, edge finishing, lapping, polishing and glass cleaning for optical parts. Thin components are supported throughout machining, inspection, cleaning and transfer to control flexing, chipping and surface contact.
Inspection focuses on the features that control assembly performance: thickness, outer profile, hole and slot position, edge integrity, flatness under a defined support method, surface condition and cleanliness. Protective carriers and compartmented packaging maintain orientation and reduce edge-to-edge contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ultra-thin glass?
Ultra-thin glass is a precision glass sheet or component manufactured at a very low thickness for compact optical, display, sensor, MEMS and electronic assemblies. ANTGLASS processes precision glass from 0.1 mm thickness and manufactures miniature outlines from 0.5 mm for suitable component designs.
Can ANTGLASS drill holes and machine slots in thin glass?
Yes. ANTGLASS manufactures thin glass parts with holes, slots, notches, cut-outs and custom contours. Hole size, slot width, edge distance, corner radius and remaining wall thickness are designed together to control local stress.
Which materials are used for thin precision glass parts?
Common choices include Corning EAGLE XG, alkali-free glass, aluminosilicate glass, fused silica, quartz glass, N-BK7, K9 and borosilicate glass. The material is selected for thickness availability, optical function, thermal behavior, strength and downstream processing.
How are miniature glass parts inspected?
ANTGLASS uses dimensional, visual and surface inspection matched to the part size. Non-contact or low-force measurement is used where clamping or probe force could distort thin components.
How are very small glass components packaged?
Miniature parts are separated, oriented and protected so edges and polished surfaces do not contact each other. Trays, carriers, interleaving, bags and labeled compartments are selected for the component geometry and customer handling method.