Custom Sapphire Wafers, Optical Windows, Rods & Precision Components

ZMSH supplies custom single-crystal sapphire wafers, optical windows, plates, rods, tubes and precision components with tailored orientation, polishing, edge treatment and coatings.

Custom Sapphire Wafers, Optical Windows, Rods & Precision ComponentsZMSH supplies single-crystal sapphire materials and drawing-based precision sapphire components for optical, semiconductor, electronics, scientific instrumentation and high-temperature industrial applications.

Available products include sapphire wafers, optical windows, protective covers, plates, discs, rods, tubes, substrates, crystal blanks and complex-shaped components. Dimensions, crystal orientation, surface finish, edge geometry, dimensional tolerances and optical coatings can be customized according to customer drawings and application requirements.

From raw sapphire blanks to precision-polished finished parts, we support prototype evaluation, small-batch production and repeat volume supply.

Product Overview

Item Available Specification
Brand ZMSH
Material Single-crystal sapphire, Al₂O₃
Product forms Boules, blanks, wafers, windows, plates, discs, rods, tubes and custom parts
Crystal orientation C-plane, A-plane, R-plane or specified orientation
Surface condition As-cut, ground, lapped or polished
Polishing Single-side polished or double-side polished
Edge treatment Chamfered, beveled, rounded or polished
Shape Round, square, rectangular, triangular or custom geometry
Coating AR coating or customized optical coating upon request
MOQ Typically 50 pieces; subject to product type and specification
Lead time Approximately 2–4 weeks
Payment terms T/T
Place of origin Shanghai, China

Final specifications and manufacturing feasibility depend on component dimensions, geometry, crystal orientation, tolerances and surface requirements.

Available Sapphire Products

Custom Sapphire Wafers, Optical Windows, Rods & Precision ComponentsSapphire Wafers and Substrates

Custom sapphire wafers are available for semiconductor, optoelectronic, LED, sensor and scientific research applications.

Available options include:

  • C-plane sapphire wafers
  • A-plane sapphire wafers
  • R-plane sapphire wafers
  • Single-side polished sapphire wafers
  • Double-side polished sapphire wafers
  • Research-grade sapphire substrates
  • Production-grade sapphire substrates
  • Custom-thickness wafers
  • Small-diameter sapphire discs
  • Drawing-based sapphire substrates

Wafer diameter, thickness, orientation, surface roughness, flatness, TTV, bow, warp and edge design should be specified according to the intended process.

Sapphire Optical Windows and Protective Covers

Sapphire optical windows combine excellent hardness, optical transmission, chemical resistance and high-temperature stability. They are suitable for systems operating under abrasive, corrosive, high-pressure or elevated-temperature conditions.

Typical configurations include:

  • Round sapphire windows
  • Square and rectangular sapphire windows
  • Thin sapphire cover plates
  • Camera and sensor protection windows
  • Laser system windows
  • Infrared optical windows
  • Vacuum chamber viewports
  • High-pressure observation windows
  • Furnace observation windows
  • Detector protection covers

Windows can be supplied with optical-polished surfaces, controlled flatness and parallelism, polished or chamfered edges, and optional anti-reflection coatings.

For coated windows, please specify the operating wavelength range, angle of incidence, transmission requirement and environmental conditions.

Custom Sapphire Wafers, Optical Windows, Rods & Precision ComponentsSapphire Plates, Discs, Rods and Tubes

Sapphire plates, rods, discs and tubes can be manufactured in custom dimensions for mechanical, electrical, optical and high-temperature applications.

Available processing conditions include:

  • As-cut blanks
  • Ground components
  • Lapped components
  • Industrial-polished surfaces
  • Optical-polished surfaces
  • Chamfered or rounded edges
  • Custom holes, slots and grooves

These products are commonly used for electrical insulation, wear-resistant guides, furnace equipment, sensor protection and precision instrument components.

Custom Sapphire Precision Parts

Complex sapphire components can be manufactured according to PDF, STEP, DXF, DWG or other technical drawings.

Custom processing capabilities include:

  • Precision cutting
  • Surface grinding
  • Lapping
  • Optical polishing
  • Drilling
  • Through-hole and blind-hole machining
  • Slotting and grooving
  • Step and profile machining
  • Edge chamfering
  • Contour machining
  • Laser processing
  • Optical coating

Because sapphire is extremely hard and relatively brittle, components with thin walls, deep holes, sharp internal corners or complex profiles should undergo a manufacturability review before production.

Customization Options

Custom Feature Available Options
Dimensions Diameter, length, width and thickness according to drawing
Crystal orientation C-plane, A-plane, R-plane or specified orientation
Surface processing As-cut, ground, lapped, SSP or DSP
Surface quality Customized scratch-dig or visual quality standard
Surface roughness Specified according to application
Flatness According to customer drawing
Parallelism According to customer drawing
Dimensional tolerance Evaluated according to component size and geometry
Edge design Chamfer, bevel, radius or polished edge
Hole processing Through holes, blind holes and positioning holes
Structural features Slots, grooves, steps, notches and profiles
Coating Uncoated, AR-coated or application-specific coating
Inspection Dimensional, visual, surface and optical inspection
Packaging Individual protective, clean or export packaging

Why Choose Sapphire?

Excellent Hardness and Wear Resistance

Single-crystal sapphire provides excellent resistance to scratching, abrasion and repeated mechanical contact. It is well suited for protective windows and wear-resistant components used in demanding environments.

Wide Optical Transmission

Properly polished sapphire provides useful transmission across ultraviolet, visible and infrared wavelengths. Actual transmission depends on wavelength, material thickness, crystal orientation, surface finish and optical coating.

High-Temperature Stability

Sapphire maintains good mechanical and electrical stability at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for furnace observation systems, high-temperature sensors and industrial equipment.

Chemical and Corrosion Resistance

Sapphire resists many chemicals, cleaning agents and corrosive environments. It is frequently selected for components exposed to aggressive gases, liquids or repeated cleaning processes.

Electrical Insulation

As an electrically insulating crystal, sapphire is suitable for electronic substrates and components requiring electrical isolation together with mechanical, thermal and chemical stability.

Typical Applications

Semiconductor and Electronics

  • Sapphire semiconductor substrates
  • LED and optoelectronic substrates
  • Sensor substrates
  • Plasma equipment components
  • Semiconductor equipment windows
  • Electrical insulating components
  • High-temperature electronic insulation

Optical and Laser Systems

  • Optical protection windows
  • Laser system windows
  • Infrared windows
  • Camera protection covers
  • Detector windows
  • Optical discs
  • Scientific instrument windows
  • Observation ports

Industrial Equipment

  • High-pressure viewing windows
  • Furnace observation ports
  • Chemical processing windows
  • Wear-resistant guides
  • Precision measuring components
  • High-temperature sensor protection
  • Corrosion-resistant components

Precision and Consumer Products

  • Watch windows
  • Scanner windows
  • Mobile device camera covers
  • Instrument protection covers
  • Decorative sapphire parts
  • Precision sapphire components

Quality Inspection

Sapphire products can be inspected according to customer drawings and agreed acceptance criteria.

Available inspection items include:

  • Diameter, length and width
  • Thickness and dimensional tolerance
  • Crystal orientation
  • Flatness and parallelism
  • Surface roughness
  • Scratch-dig surface quality
  • Edge chips and cracks
  • Chamfer dimensions
  • Hole diameter and position
  • Visual appearance
  • Optical transmission
  • Coating appearance
  • Packaging condition

Material certificates, dimensional inspection reports and other quality documents can be supplied when specified before quotation and production.

Information Required for Quotation

For an accurate quotation, please provide the following information:

Required Information Description
Product type Wafer, window, plate, rod, tube, boule or custom part
Drawing PDF, STEP, DXF, DWG or another available format
Dimensions Diameter, length, width and thickness
Crystal orientation C-plane, A-plane, R-plane or no specific requirement
Surface finish As-cut, ground, lapped, SSP or DSP
Surface roughness Required Ra value, if applicable
Surface quality Scratch-dig or visual acceptance standard
Flatness and parallelism Required values and measurement method
Edge treatment Chamfer, bevel, radius or polished edge
Coating Wavelength range, angle of incidence and transmission requirement
Application Optical, semiconductor, industrial or other use
Quantity Sample quantity and estimated annual demand
Documentation Material certificate or inspection report requirements

Why Work With ZMSH?

ZMSH supports sapphire material selection and custom component manufacturing from raw material preparation through finished-part inspection.

Our services include:

  • Drawing-based sapphire production
  • Custom crystal orientation
  • Prototype and manufacturability review
  • Precision machining
  • Optical polishing
  • Complex-shape processing
  • Customized edge treatment
  • Optical coating coordination
  • Dimensional and surface inspection
  • Small-batch and repeat production
  • Protective export packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

Can sapphire components be manufactured according to my drawing?

Yes. Sapphire wafers, windows, plates, rods and complex-shaped components can be manufactured according to customer drawings. Manufacturing feasibility depends on geometry, dimensions, tolerances and surface requirements.

Which sapphire crystal orientations are available?

Common options include C-plane, A-plane and R-plane sapphire. Other specified orientations can be evaluated according to the application and order requirements.

Can sapphire windows be supplied with AR coatings?

Yes. Anti-reflection and application-specific optical coatings are available upon request. Please provide the operating wavelength, angle of incidence and required transmission performance.

Are single-side and double-side polished surfaces available?

Yes. Sapphire wafers, windows and substrates can be supplied with single-side polished or double-side polished surfaces.

Can holes, slots and grooves be machined into sapphire?

Yes. Through holes, blind holes, positioning holes, grooves, slots and stepped structures can be evaluated. A technical drawing is recommended for manufacturability review.

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