Business Details
23 Years
experience
Precision Laser Cutting-Ceramics in Sheffield
Established in 2003, Laser Cutting-Ceramics has pioneered precision laser cutting for ceramic substrates in the micro-electronics industry. Our expertise spans laser profiling, drilling, and scribing of advanced ceramics, serving clients across Europe and globally. We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring rigorous quality control at every production stage. Our commitment to innovation has reduced lead times to 3-4 days while maintaining tolerances as tight as 0.05 mm. With decades of technical experience, we optimise designs for cost-effectiveness and provide rapid quotations within 2 hours. Our team supports clients from prototype development to large-scale production, offering technical advice and sample delivery within 48 hours.Approved as a supplier for CeramTec and Kyocera materials, we combine material expertise with precision engineering. Our quality assurance includes computerised dimensional analysis, third-party verification, and calibration traceable to the National Physical Laboratory. We serve hybrid microelectronics companies requiring components like thermal insulators, wave guides, and precision spacers. Continuous improvement remains central to meeting evolving industry demands for quality, complexity, and delivery speed.
Services
Laser Cutting-Ceramics
Ceramic Scribing
Precision Drilling
Prototype Development
Quality Assurance Testing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in precision ceramic laser cutting.
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures rigorous quality control standards.
- We provide 2-hour quotation turnaround for client efficiency.
- Our lead times are as fast as 3-4 days for stocked materials.
- We maintain technical expertise in processing complex ceramic substrates.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
Laser Cutting-Ceramics
We specialise in precision laser cutting of ceramic substrates for micro-electronics applications. Our capabilities include profiling complex shapes with tolerances of 0.05 mm, using materials like aluminium oxide and nitride. Components meet stringent industry standards for thermal and electrical insulation.
Ceramic Scribing
Our laser scribing service creates accurate substrates with depths between 30-50% of material thickness. We maintain pulse spacing tolerances of 0.15/-0.02 mm, ensuring clean edges without tooling costs for hybrid circuit applications.
Precision Drilling
We drill holes as small as 0.1 mm diameter with 0.05 mm positional accuracy. Our processes maintain wall thickness requirements between holes and edges, meeting specifications for micro-electronic packaging and test pieces.
Prototype Development
We support one-off prototypes through to mass production. Our team provides sample delivery within 48 hours of receiving final drawings, enabling rapid testing of ceramic components for new applications.
Quality Assurance Testing
Our ISO 9001-certified quality system includes dimensional inspection using Keyence IM-7030T equipment. We perform 2-hourly in-process checks and final visual inspections to detect cracks, blocked holes, and surface imperfections.
People
Aimee Greaves
Sales and Marketing Director
Aimee Greaves leads sales and marketing efforts, providing technical support and quotations. With extensive industry knowledge, she ensures client requirements are met through precision ceramic solutions.
David Greaves
Managing Director
David Greaves oversees operations as Managing Director, driving the company's strategic direction. His leadership maintains Laser Cutting-Ceramics' position as a European leader in laser technology applications.
Nicola Bennet
Sales Assistant
Nicola Bennet supports client communications and order processing. She assists with technical inquiries and coordinates sample deliveries within tight deadlines for prototype development.
Questions
What ceramic materials do you process?
We process aluminium oxide (96% and 99.6%), aluminium nitride, and materials from CeramTec and Kyocera. We also handle flexible circuit boards, graphite, and sapphire upon request.
What tolerances can you achieve?
Our standard tolerances include ±0.05 mm for profiling and hole positioning, with scribing pulse spacing of ±0.15/-0.02 mm. Custom tolerances are available for specific applications.
How quickly can you deliver samples?
We aim to deliver samples within 48 hours of receiving final drawings, subject to material availability. Quotations are provided within 2 hours of initial inquiries.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, our quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015. We maintain calibrated inspection equipment traceable to the National Physical Laboratory standards.
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve the micro-electronics industry, supplying components for hybrid circuits, thermal insulators, and precision test pieces. Our clients include leading European and global manufacturers.
Can you handle complex ceramic components?
Yes, we specialise in complex shapes, narrow slots (0.1 mm minimum), and precise corner radii. Our team optimises designs to prevent micro-cracking while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
