High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc for Precision Lapping & Flat Grinding

This High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc can be supplied in standard OD/ID/thickness ranges and also custom-made to drawing, including hole patterns, grooves, steps, and specified surface finish levels.

Catalogue No. AT-HP-YMB01
Material Al₂O₃
Purity  99%-99.99%
Bulk Density 3.90 g/cm³
Hardness (Vickers) 1500–1700 HV
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A High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc is a flat disc made from high-purity alumina (typically ≥99.7–99.8% Al₂O₃) used as a working surface or carrier in flat grinding, lapping, and polishing processes. It provides a hard, wear-resistant, dimensionally stable interface that helps control flatness, thickness, and surface finish of the parts being processed.

 

High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc Benefits

  • Flatness-grade options
    Multiple flatness grades can be specified so the High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc matches the contact uniformity your lapping or polishing recipe requires, helping control removal rate variation and reduce process drift over long runs.

  • Low-wear working face
    The alumina grinding surface maintains hardness and abrasion resistance in contact with slurry and abrasive media, extending the interval between resurfacing or replacement and keeping geometry changes predictable instead of sudden.

  • Stable thickness profile
    A controlled thickness and parallelism window helps keep pressure distribution and machine gap settings consistent across discs, which supports repeatable stock-removal behavior and reduces time spent on re-tuning fixtures.

  • Edge integrity control (chamfer/radius options)
    Edges can be supplied with defined chamfers or radii and chip-limit criteria, lowering the risk of edge chipping during handling and mounting and reducing the chance of loose fragments marking sensitive parts.

  • Feature-ready geometry
    The High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc can integrate holes, slots, grooves, pockets, or step features to align with your existing carrier, slurry flow pattern, vacuum/hold-down layout, or mounting pattern, so new discs drop into current tooling without redesign.

High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc Properties

Property Unit 99.5% Al₂O₃ 99.6% Al₂O₃ 99.7% Al₂O₃ 99.8% Al₂O₃ 99.9% Al₂O₃ 99.99% Al₂O₃
Alumina content % 99.5 99.6 99.7 99.8 99.9 99.99
Density g/cm³ 3.89 3.91 3.92 3.93 3.94 3.98
Open porosity % 0
Color Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory
Water absorption % 0 0 0 0 0
Young’s modulus (Elastic modulus) GPa 375 356 357 358 359 362
Shear modulus GPa 152
Bulk modulus GPa 228
Poisson’s ratio 0.22
Compressive strength MPa 2600 2552 2554 2556 2558 2570
Flexural strength MPa 379 312 313 314 315 320
Fracture toughness MPa·m¹ᐟ² 4
Hardness GPa 14.1 (≈1440 kg/mm²) 23 24 25 26 30
Thermal conductivity W/m·K 35 32–37 33–38 34–39 35–40 36–42
Thermal shock resistance ΔT °C 222 223 224 225 228
Maximum use temperature (no load) °C ≤1750 1755 1760 1765 1770 1800
Coefficient of thermal expansion 10⁻⁶/°C 8.4
Specific heat J/kg·K 880
Volume resistivity Ω·cm >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴ >1×10¹⁴
Dielectric constant (relative permittivity) 9.8 9.83 9.84 9.85 9.86 9.92
Dielectric strength kV/mm 16.9 23.2 23.4 23.6 23.8 24
Dissipation factor (loss factor @ 1 kHz) 0.0002

 

High Purity Alumina Grinding Disc Specification

High Purity Alumina Grinding Disc
Item No. Diameter (mm) Thickness (mm)
AT-HP-YMB01 Customize

 

High Purity Alumina Grinding Disc Packaging

  • Individual protection: each alumina disc is separated to avoid face-to-face contact marks.
  • Edge protection: foam ring/corner protection reduces edge chipping in transit.

High Purity Alumina Grinding Disc Packaging

Application Scenarios — High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc

  • Precision Lapping & Polishing Equipment OEM / Integrators

    ✅Key Advantages

    1. Controlled flatness options help stabilize contact behavior and reduce re-tuning after disc replacement.

    2. Feature-ready designs (grooves/holes) support slurry flow or mounting without redesigning the fixture.

    3. Edge integrity control lowers handling damage rate during installation and maintenance cycles.

    ✅ Problem Solved

    A lapping equipment integrator replaced a steel carrier surface that required frequent re-facing. After switching to a High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc with a defined flatness grade and specified chamfer, the maintenance interval increased from weekly touch-ups to monthly checks in their internal schedule, and assembly damage incidents dropped after adopting an edge-chip acceptance rule (process note documented by the integrator’s maintenance log).
    The buyer also reduced rework linked to inconsistent contact by tightening disc thickness tolerance and adding a simple incoming inspection plan (flatness verification + surface state confirmation).
    This change helped keep their setup parameters stable across multiple customer sites where operator skill varied.

  • Metallographic Sample Preparation Labs & Surface Engineering Labs

    ✅Key Advantages

    1. Stable thickness profile supports consistent pressure distribution for repeatable specimen preparation.

    2. Defined surface state (ground/lapped/polished) helps match abrasive media and target Ra outcomes.

    3. Low-wear working face reduces variability across batches when running repeated preparation cycles.

    ✅ Problem Solved

    A materials lab using multi-sample holders reported that small geometry drift in a carrier surface forced them to adjust load settings and re-run samples. They moved to a High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc specified with a repeatable surface state and a tighter thickness tolerance.
    After implementation, their operators used the same process recipe for longer runs without re-calibration triggers, and sample-to-sample variation was reduced in internal checks (lab records referenced in their SOP revision).
    They also requested a cleaner packing method to reduce dust pickup before use, which lowered pre-clean time per batch.

  • Optical Component Flat Grinding / Polishing Shops (non-semiconductor focus)

    ✅Key Advantages

    1. Contact behaviour consistency supports stable removal rates in flat grinding stages (process window control).

    2. Custom hole patterns enable quick integration into existing vacuum/fixture plates without adapter redesign.

    3. Edge condition control reduces micro-chipping risk during frequent handling in high-mix production.

    ✅ Problem Solved

    An optics shop needed a carrier disc compatible with an existing fixture pattern while keeping flatness behaviour stable across repeat orders. They specified OD/ID, a PCD hole pattern, and a lapped surface state for their High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc. By standardizing their incoming checks (basic flatness verification + visual edge inspection), they reduced unexpected setup changes and avoided disc-related scratches caused by edge chips.
    The shop also reduced time spent on fitment adjustments because the mounting geometry was delivered tothe  drawing.

User Guide — High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc

  • Installation

    1. Confirm OD/ID/thickness match the fixture drawing before mounting.
    2. Clean the mounting interface and remove trapped particles that can cause point loading.
    3. Use an even torque pattern for bolted mounting; avoid localized stress concentrations.
    4. For vacuum/hold-down designs, verify groove/port alignment and seal condition.

  • Operation

    1. Start with conservative load/pressure when first installing a new disc and ramp to your normal recipe.
    2. Keep slurry/abrasive distribution uniform; avoid dry contact zones that accelerate local wear.
    3. Monitor temperature rise; reduce heat spikes by ensuring coolant/slurry flow is not blocked.
    4. If your process is recipe-driven, record disc surface state (ground/lapped/polished) as a controlled variable.

  • Storage

    1. Store discs flat with separators; avoid stacking face-to-face.
    2. Keep in original sealed packaging until use to reduce dust pickup.
    3. Avoid high humidity storage if you require very clean surfaces at installation.

  • Cleaning

    1. Use lint-free wipes and a compatible solvent for process residue removal.
    2. Do not use aggressive impact cleaning that can introduce edge micro-chips.
    3. If you must recondition, specify whether you need re-lapping or re-polishing rather than random abrasion.

  • Common misuse points & how to fix

    1. Misuse: disc installed on a contaminated mounting surface → Issue: local stress + runout
    Fix: clean interface, verify runout, re-mount with even torque pattern.
    2. Misuse: running with uneven slurry distribution → Issue: localized wear track/surface hot spots
    Fix: check slurry ports, confirm groove design fit, adjust flow and pad condition.
    3. Misuse: handling without edge protection → Issue: edge chips that later create scratches
    Fix: add edge protection SOP, specify chamfer/radius, apply incoming edge inspection rule.

High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc FAQ

  1. Q: What is a High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc used for?
    A: It is used as a precision wear-facing disc or carrier in flat grinding, lapping, and polishing where stable geometry and repeatable surface behaviour matter.
  2. Q: How do I choose the right flatness grade for a High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc?
    A: Select the flatness grade based on your diameter and process sensitivity; tighter flatness is typically requested when contact uniformity drives yield or rework.
  3. Q: Can the High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc be made with holes, grooves, or steps?
    A: Yes, hole patterns, grooves, pockets, and step features can be produced to drawings for mounting, alignment, or slurry/vacuum functions.
  4. Q: What surface condition should I specify: ground, lapped, or polished?
    A: Ground is common for general fixtures; lapped/polished is chosen when your process depends on defined contact behavior and controlled surface finish.
  5. Q: Is a 99.8% alumina disc enough, or do I need a higher purity?
    A: For most industrial lapping/polishing fixtures and carriers, 99.8% alumina is commonly selected; higher purity is typically specified when contamination control is unusually strict.
  6. Q: How do I reduce edge chipping during transport and installation?
    A: Specify chamfer/radius, request edge protection packaging, and store the disc with separators rather than stacking face-to-face.

Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc Reviews

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    We replaced our previous carrier surface with an alumina ceramic grinding disc and the fitment matched our fixture drawing. The edge condition was consistent, and incoming checks were straightforward.
    -- Mark R. — Operations Manager, Precision Lapping Solutions GmbH
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    As a distributor, we needed a stable upstream ADCERAX factory source for repeat orders. The High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc pricing was workable at volume and the drawings were followed closely.
    -- Elena P. — Purchasing Manager, NorthBridge Surface Finishing Supply Inc.
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    The High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc came with clean packing and the surface state was what we ordered. We saw fewer setup adjustments after standardizing this part in our prep workflow.
    -- Daniel S. — Lab Supervisor, Metallography & Failure Analysis Center
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    We ordered a custom alumina ceramic polishing disc with a hole pattern and step feature. The geometry matched our assembly and reduced the need for adapter parts.
    -- Kenji T. — Mechanical Design Engineer, Apex Fixture Engineering Co., Ltd.
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Custom High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc

If your assembly or process window depends on geometry control, you can specify the High Purity Alumina Ceramic Grinding Disc by drawing items below so the disc matches your fixture and your inspection plan.

  • Outer Diameter (OD) / Inner Diameter (ID)
    Custom OD/ID ranges matched to your fixture; typical dimensional tolerance options ±0.01–±0.05 mm depending on size and inspection method.

  • Thickness & thickness tolerance
    Single-step or multi-step thickness designs; you can define overall thickness, local step heights, and parallelism targets for both faces.

  • Flatness grade
    Standard / precision / high-precision flatness levels quoted by diameter and surface state so you can align the disc to your lapping or polishing recipe.

  • Surface state
    Ground, lapped, or polished working faces with a defined Ra target and inspection location, coordinated with your abrasive type and removal rate.

  • Feature geometry
    Holes, slots, grooves, pockets, steps, keyways, and vacuum channels are produced to drawing to handle alignment, slurry routing, or hold-down requirements.

  • Hole pattern control
    Pitch circle diameter (PCD), hole count and size, positional tolerance, and optional countersink/counterbore details for fast installation to existing carriers.

  • Edge condition
    Chamfer angle and width or edge radius, plus deburring rules and chip-limit criteria, to keep edges stable during transport, handling, and mounting.

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