Kyocera International, Inc.’s Fine Ceramics Group has ceramic additive manufacturing capabilities for printing Alumina and Zirconia, two common materials used in advanced ceramics. Products manufactured with this technology yield the same material characteristics as materials produced via more traditional technologies (HIP, CIP, Injection Molding, Press, etc.) yet allow for the creation of complex geometries and customized shapes, making them well-suited for a wide range of applications. In addition, no tooling is required, first samples can be manufactured quickly, and ramps to thousands of units per week can be achieved rapidly.
Alumina is a versatile ceramic material with high strength, stiffness, and wear resistance. Zirconia has high strength, toughness, and resistance to cracking, making it a good choice for applications where durability is important.
Kyocera’s CAM printed ceramic components are excellent solutions for engineers looking for precise pieces, with quick prototyping and mass scale production. With our Kyocera’s CAM printing technology you can achieve tight tolerances, small channels, composite shapes, and more. Discover the advanced ceramic additive manufacturing possibilities with Kyocera’s CAM below.
Aerospace
Industrial
Medical &
Life Sciences
Energy
Luxury
Consumer
Goods
Kyocera’s CAM Fine Ceramic additive manufactured parts are made in the USA.
Kyocera’s CAM supports and accepts international 3D printing inquiries.
Complex Shapes Not Possible with Conventional Forming Technology
No
Tooling
Required
Short
Lead
Time
Rapid Prototypes:
Shortens Product Development Time
High Purity
> 99.8%
Alumina:
Material Technology
Advanced ceramic materials have characteristics such as:
Yttria
Stabilized
Zirconia
(YSZ):
Physical Property | Unit |
Kyocera ZO201N |
Kyocera’s CAM Zirconia YSZ |
Kyocera AO480S |
Kyocera’s CAM Alumina 99.8 |
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Density | g/cm3 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | ||
Water Absorption | % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Mechanical |
Vickers Hardness HV9.807N | GPa | 12.3 | 12.3 | 17.2 | 16.2 | |
Flexural Strength 3 P.B. | MPa | 1000 | 1000 | 480 | 460 | ||
Young's Modulus of Elasticity | GPa | 200 | 215 | 380 | 387 | ||
Poisson's Ratio | ― | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.23 | 0.23 | ||
Fracture Toughness (SEPB) | MPa√m | 6.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.4 | ||
Thermal |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 40~400℃ | x10-6/K | 10.5 | 10.0 | 7.2 | 7.1 |
40~800℃ | 11.0 | 11.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | |||
Thermal Conductivity 20℃ | W/(m・K) | 3 | 3 | 32 | 32 | ||
Specific Heat Capacity | J/(g・K) | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 0.78 | ||
Thermal Shock Temperature Difference (Put in Water, Relative Method) | ℃ | 300 | 150 | 180 | 150 | ||
Electrical |
Dielectric Strength | kV/mm | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | |
Volume Resistivity | 20℃ | Ω・cm | 1.0E+13 | 1.5E+12 | >1.0E+14 | >1.0E+14 | |
300℃ | Ω・cm | 1.0E+06 | 8.3E+06 | 1.0E+13 | 2.5E+13 | ||
500℃ | Ω・cm | 1.0E+03 | 8.8E+06 | 1.0E+10 | 5.8E+10 | ||
Dielectric Constant(1MHz) | ― | 33.0 | 33.7 | 9.9 | 9.9 | ||
Dielectric Loss Tangent (1MHz) | ×10-4 | 16 | 17 | 1 | <1 |
Designs:
Embossing
/Debossing Text:
Movable components:
Material: Alumina, Zirconia
Maximum Sintered/Finished Size:
400 × 110 × 50 mm
Tolerance(as-fired): +/- 0.100 mm or
+/- 1% for dimensions over 10mm
Wall Thickness: 0.25 – 10.00 mm
Our 3D printing rapid prototyping allows for an easy transition to high volume production. Request for Quotes (RFQ) must include: 3D CAD file(s) or a 2D Drawing, expected quantity, lead time and target price. A Solidworks 3D CAD file is preferred to expedite the scaling and layout required. Drawing or written specifications will be required to quote for critical dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, etc. Kyocera’s CAM's expected lead time is quick, most parts can be printed, sintered, inspected, and shipped within 2 to 5 weeks*.
Please contact us below with any questions regarding our ceramic 3D manufacturing capabilities and RFQs.
* When manufactured and delivered in the USA, on a case-by-case basis.
Values are based on typical material properties and
may vary according to product configuration and manufacturing process.