Semiconductor
🌀 Semiconductor Vacuum Chamber Structural Hardware
Precision-machined brackets, alignment dowel blocks, heavy-duty hinges, gas box manifold plates, cable guide links, turbo pump isolation saddles, heat shield spacers, 3D-printed cable routing pods
What is Semiconductor Vacuum Chamber Structural Hardware?
🌀 Semiconductor Vacuum Chamber Structural Hardware represents a complete system of precision titanium components engineered for Semiconductor applications. Precision-machined brackets, alignment dowel blocks, heavy-duty hinges, gas box manifold plates, cable guide links, turbo pump isolation saddles, heat shield spacers, 3D-printed cable routing pods The system integrates 3 distinct component types manufactured through 3 specialized processes.
Key manufacturing processes for this system include Cleanroom CNC Class 100 for chamber seal geometry, Electropolish Ra <0.25um at 200W fiber laser, UHP DI water cascade rinse at 200W fiber laser, Particle count MIL-STD-1246 at 200W fiber laser, Electropolish Ra <0.25um for net-shape tolerance, each selected and qualified to meet component-specific requirements.
Engineering & Design Principles
Material: Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) for structural brackets, hinges, and saddles requiring high strength and low thermal conductivity. Grade 2 (CP-Ti) for non-structural plates and cable guides requiring zero outgass
Form: Bar/plate stock for structural components via CNC machining. SLM 3D printing for complex cable-routing pods and irregular bracket geometries to minimize material waste and lead time.
Standards & Material Specifications
Standards: ASTM B348 Grade 5 / ASTM B265 Grade 2, electropolished, Class 100 UCN cleaned, MTC traceable to melt source
Engineering Solution Blueprint
Semiconductor Process Chamber Components
Semiconductor
1 Part Feature Analysis
Large diameter rings, liner shields, focus rings, clamp rings, gas distribution plates — thin-wall, high-purity
- ⚠️ Plasma erosion
- ⚠️ Particle generation
- ⚠️ Metal contamination of wafers
- ⚠️ Thermal uniformity
- ⚠️ Cost of frequent replacement
2 Material Selection Rationale
Grade 2 CP-Ti — Industrial pure Ti, general corrosion resistance
Grade 2 (CP-Ti) is preferred for chamber components due to its low sputter yield and minimal particle generation in plasma environments. Grade 5 for structural rings.
3 Form Selection Rationale
Plate / Sheet — for welding, machined housings
Plate stock for large diameter rings and shields. Tube for gas distribution lines. Bar for fasteners.
4 Manufacturing Process & Services
Core Processes:
Toll Processing Services:
Process Pitfalls:
- ⚠️ Gas distribution hole diameter tolerance +-0.01mm required for uniform plasma
- ⚠️ All surfaces must be electropolished to Ra<0.4um to minimize particle generation
5 Procurement Specifications
ASTM B265 Grade 2, double-melted (VAR), electropolished, Class 10 cleanroom packaged, particle count certified
Manufacturing Process Flow
CNC turning of titanium on multi-axis lathes produces cylindrical components with precision diameters and surface finishes. Live tooling enables milli
Selective Laser Melting (SLM/DMLS) builds titanium components layer-by-layer from metal powder using a fiber laser. Internal lattice structures, confo
Thread rolling cold-forms threads by displacing material between two reciprocating or rotary dies, rather than cutting it away. Compressive residual s
Components in This System
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Titanium Centering Ring (KF/ISO) | Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V |
| Titanium Conflat Knife-Edge Ring | Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V |
| Titanium Segmented Clamping Ring | Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V |
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Engineering Trends
- ▸ Process: CNC milling/turning of brackets and alignment blocks
- ▸ Process: SLM 3D printing of complex pod geometries
- ▸ Process: Thread rolling of all fasteners
Related Manufacturing Capabilities
These specialized processes support Semiconductor Vacuum Chamber Structural Hardware component manufacturing.
One Metal. One Focus. Infinite Precision.
Founded in 2011 in Baoji's Titanium Valley, BOZE Metal is dedicated exclusively to titanium — from raw material to precision engineering. AS9100D, ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 certified with 500+ clients across Aerospace, Medical & Motorsport industries, we deliver end-to-end precision titanium CNC machining with full material traceability from source to component.
Boze CNC Ti is the dedicated titanium manufacturing center of Baoji Boze Metal Products Co., Ltd.