Custom Zirconia Ceramic Components – Superior Toughness & Wear Resistance
High-Performance Zirconium Oxide Parts at Up to 25% Lower Cost
Why Choose C-MAC for Zirconia Ceramics?
✓Yttria & Magnesia-Stabilized Zirconia – Y-ZrO2 (CMAC3YZ) and Mg-ZrO2 formulations optimized for your application
✓Ultra-Tight Tolerances – Precision to ±0.0001″ with surface finishes to .4µin (mirror polish available)
✓Stocking & Consignment Programs – 6-12 month material stocking ensures consistent supply and eliminates lead time delays
✓Large Part Capability – Components >36″ length and diameter
✓Fast Turnaround – Quick quotes within 24 hours, faster delivery than large competitors
✓ISO 9001 Certified – Quality management systems. FDA-compliant for medical applications
✓100+ Years Combined Experience – Engineering support from concept to production
Zirconia Material Options:
Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (Y-ZrO2) (CMAC3YZ): Maximum toughness and strength. Ideal for medical implants, wear applications, and high-performance components
Magnesia-Stabilized Zirconia (Mg-ZrO2): Excellent thermal shock resistance and toughness. Cost-effective for demanding applications
Manufacturing Capabilities:
Materials: Yttria-stabilized (Y-ZrO2) (CMAC3YZ) and magnesia-stabilized (Mg-ZrO2) Zirconia
Max Length and Diameter: >36″
Tolerances: ±0.0001″ achievable
Surface Finish: Zirconia: .4µin | Mirror polish available
Volume: Prototype to full production runs
Services: Cold isostatic pressing (CIP), precision CNC machining, polishing, cleanroom assembly, metallizing
Inventory Management: 6-12 month stocking and consignment programs available
Key Zirconia Properties:
- Exceptional fracture toughness (4-6 MPa·m^½) – highest of all ceramics
- Superior wear resistance – 10x better than alumina
- Flexural strength to 1000 MPa
- Biocompatible and FDA-compliant for medical applications
- Low coefficient of friction
- Chemical and corrosion resistant
- Temperature resistance to 3092°F (1700°C)
Industries We Serve:
Aerospace | Automotive | Medical/Orthopedics | Electronics | Food & Beverage | Industrial Equipment | Oil & Gas | Textile Manufacturing
Typical Zirconia Applications:
Medical implants (hip joints, knee replacements) | Faucet valves | Cutting tools and blades | Textile guide components | Pump components | Seals | Wear plates | Grinding media | Sensor components
Eliminate Supply Chain Headaches with Our Stocking Programs
Our 6-12 month material stocking and consignment programs keep your production running smoothly. We hold inventory so you don’t have to, reducing your carrying costs while ensuring consistent material supply and eliminating lead time delays.
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24-hour turnaround on quotes. Engineering support included.