Kovar is well-known among engineers and is a crucial metal used in several industries, including medical, defense, and aerospace. Engineers appreciate this metal for its high corrosion resistance for applications in harsh environments
It is also unique for its thermal expansion properties, which ensure stability over a broad temperature range.
We welcome your questions about how to use Kovar for your parts.
Kovar is a nickel-cobalt-ferrous alloy known for its thermal expansion properties. Known as a soft material, Kovar is easy to machine and has several manufacturing benefits.
Call us to discuss which Kovar is right for your part.
| Panel Size | Min. 4"x6", max. 12"x18" |
| Panel Thickness | Min. 0.001”, max 0.040” |
| Hole Size | Min. 0.005” or 1.2x of material thickness |
| Spacing | Min. same as material thickness |
| Inside & Outside Radii | Min. same as material thickness |
| Center-center hole distance | Refer to hole size and minimum spacing requirements |
| Etch Tolerance | minimum of ± .0005”; increase minimum based on material thickness and feature type |
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R&D
Engineering
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Photochemical Etching
Forming
Bonding
High-frequency Substrate
CNC Machining
Plating
Deburring
Micromachining
Prototype
Supply Chain Acquisitions
We are an expert team of engineers, manufacturers, and quality assurance specialists that deliver precision parts with ultimate accuracy. We serve technology companies, defense contractors, medical equipment manufacturers, and innovators from our Santa Clara, California headquarters.
We’d love to hear about your challenges and answer your questions. Reach out, and let’s get it done.
1075 Richard Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
1009 Timothy Drive
San Jose, CA 95133
Main Phone: (408) 727-5218
Fax: (408) 988-3342
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