Building a New Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem.
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 has already generated hundreds of billions of dollars of public and private investment in the semiconductor industry in the United States. The goals are ambitious: bolster the entire domestic semiconductor production ecosystem, from materials to equipment to the semiconductors themselves.
Semiconductor production demands a wide range of specialized CNC machined parts for wafer manufacturing, oxidation, photolithography, etching, inspection, and more. These parts vary widely in complexity, size, and materials, and the right CNC equipment and knowledge is critical to manufacture them properly.
Whether you’re new to CNC machining for the semiconductor industry or you’re well-versed in making precision parts for the sector, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Precision is paramount.
For high-level semiconductor manufacturing, super-precise components are required for processes such as uniform chemical application or electrical property inspection. Special high-speed, high-precision machining solutions are often needed to optimize workpiece quality
Study up on new materials.
The semiconductor manufacturing process uses components made from a wide range of non-metal materials such as ceramics, quartz, polyurethane, and silicone carbide. Each of these materials come with their own unique machining challenges, especially when taking into consideration the tight tolerances demanded by the industry.
Eliminate multiple processes.
To maintain vacuum sealing, components such as semiconductor chamber housings have both complex geometries and tight tolerances. The best machining strategy minimizes multiple part setups to help maximize both precision and productivity.
It’s vital to be prepared to take advantage of current opportunities and ready your business for the future. Investing in the right CNC machining technology is critical for success in the semiconductor industry. Good news here: Ellison and our machine tool manufacturing partners have your back
Our partner, DN Solutions, is the largest supplier of CNC machine tools to the South Korean semiconductor industry. South Korea is a global powerhouse in semiconductor manufacturing, and over 80% of the CNC equipment used in this industry is made by DN Solutions. Ellison Technologies is uniquely positioned to help you take advantage of their decades of experience in this highly competitive field.
We’ve been around since 1955 and have a long track record in helping the industry achieve its goals. We work with DN Solutions and our carefully cultivated list of vendor partners to bring tailored semiconductor machining technology and turnkey solutions to your shop floor. Ellison has offices in 16 cities staffed with applications engineers that are ready to help you Make More.
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Precision, complexity, and specialization. Oh my!
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The right machine tools make it possible to make complex semiconductor manufacturing parts precisely and profitably. From our roster of hundreds of different machines, here are some that have consistently made the difference for our customers serving the industry.