3D Printed Ceramic | Additive Manufacturing for Complex Geometries & Rapid Prototyping
ADCERAX manufactures ceramic boats for high-temperature combustion, evaporation and furnace use. High-purity alumina, silicon carbide, boron nitride and silicon nitride ceramic boats run reliably up to 1700°C+ with low contamination. Standard labware ceramic boats are in stock, while custom ceramic boats for tube furnaces and wafer processes are made to your drawing.
Partner with ADCERAX to secure a stable, high-performance ceramic boat supply that protects your product quality and lowers your total operating cost.
What is 3D Printed Ceramic?
3D Printed Ceramic (also known as Additive Manufacturing Ceramic or AM Ceramic) is a manufacturing technology that builds ceramic components layer by layer directly from digital CAD files.
Unlike traditional subtractive machining, 3D printing enables complex internal geometries, lattice structures, and organic shapes that are impossible or cost-prohibitive with conventional methods.
ADCERAX offers multiple ceramic 3D printing technologies including Stereolithography (SLA/DLP), Binder Jetting, and Direct Ink Writing (DIW).
High-precision, fine-detail parts · 25-100µm resolution
No tooling investment · Ideal for prototypes & small batches
Larger components and porous structures · 100-300µm
Controlled porosity and gradient materials · 200-500µm
3D Printing Technologies
Standard sets, single replacements, and custom configurations in alumina, zirconia, and MSZ ceramic — covering all common gauge shapes for dimensional inspection.
| Technology | Resolution | Materials | Best For | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA/DLP (Stereolithography) | 25-100 μm | Alumina, Zirconia, Silica | High precision, fine details, smooth surfaces, dental/medical | Limited part size, requires supports |
| Binder Jetting | 100-300 μm | Alumina, SiC, Si₃N₄, Zirconia | Larger parts, porous structures, complex geometries | Lower density, requires sintering |
| DIW (Direct Ink Writing) | 200-500 μm | Most ceramic slurries | Gradient materials, controlled porosity, large parts | Lower resolution, limited overhangs |
| SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) | 100-200 μm | Alumina, SiC composites | Functional prototypes, no support needed | Surface roughness, limited materials |
SLA/DLP Ceramic 3D Printing
Application is the first key factor in selecting the right ceramic crucible. It helps narrow the best material and typical size range.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer thickness | 25-100 μm |
| XY resolution | 50-100 μm |
| Surface roughness (Ra) | 1-5 μm (as-printed), <0.5 μm (polished) |
| Max part size | 200 × 200 × 300 mm |
| Typical tolerance | ±0.1-0.2 mm or ±0.5% |
| Density after sintering | >99% theoretical |
| Lead time | 5-15 days (prototype) |
Binder Jetting Ceramic
Application is the first key factor in selecting the right ceramic crucible. It helps narrow the best material and typical size range.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer thickness | 100-300 μm |
| XY resolution | 100-400 μm |
| Surface roughness (Ra) | 5-20 μm |
| Max part size | 400 × 300 × 200 mm |
| Typical tolerance | ±0.2-0.5 mm or ±1% |
| Density after sintering | 95-99% |
| Lead time | 7-20 days |
DIW (Direct Ink Writing) Ceramic
Application is the first key factor in selecting the right ceramic crucible. It helps narrow the best material and typical size range.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer thickness | 200-500 μm |
| XY resolution | 200-1000 μm |
| Surface roughness (Ra) | 10-50 μm |
| Max part size | 500 × 500 × 300 mm |
| Typical tolerance | ±0.3-1 mm |
| Special capability | Gradient porosity, multi-material |
| Lead time | 10-25 days |
