パイロットコーポレーション Product Lineup

In the pilot stage, we can manufacture ceramic structures with minimum hole diameters of φ0.02mm and above using extrusion molding, with a standard length of 100mm. The dimensional accuracy is within ±5% for both inner and outer diameters, and we can also provide micron-level precision through additional processing. Not only can we create pipe shapes, but we can also design multiple holes, irregular shapes, and different hole diameters. We handle high-purity alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride, and we will make proposals that suit your application. 【Features】 - Fine ceramics with a minimum outer diameter of φ0.3mm and a minimum hole diameter of φ0.02mm - Capable of producing long items with an aspect ratio of over 200 (maximum length of 120mm) - Can manufacture deep holes with freely adjustable wall thickness from thin to thick - High precision with standard dimensional tolerance of ±5% - Excellent wear resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and insulation properties If you are considering fine and micro-hole shapes, long materials, or high-precision components in production equipment, tooling, or product design, please feel free to consult with us.

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Our company manufactures ceramics with small diameters and fine pores using extrusion molding technology developed through the production of sharp cores. We specialize in fine shapes and high precision, and we can produce outer and inner diameters with a dimensional tolerance of ±5%. Our products are used in various fields such as semiconductors, automotive, and medical industries. If you are facing challenges related to wear resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, or insulation in production equipment, tools, or product design, or if you are considering fine or micro-hole shapes and long materials, please feel free to consult with us.

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In the electronic components industry, as miniaturization and high density progress, efficient heat dissipation measures are essential. Overheating of components can lead to performance degradation and shortened lifespan, making reliable heat dissipation solutions necessary. Aluminum nitride achieves both high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, contributing to the heat dissipation of electronic components. Our aluminum nitride utilizes the extrusion molding technology of mechanical pencil leads, accommodating small diameter rods and fine hole pipe shapes, thereby providing design flexibility that traditional heat dissipation materials cannot achieve. 【Application Scenarios】 - High-performance semiconductors such as CPUs and GPUs - Power semiconductors - LED lighting 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Suppresses temperature rise of components, stabilizing performance - Extends product lifespan - Enhances design flexibility

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In the robotics industry, long-term operation and high precision are required. Especially for robots used in harsh environments, wear and damage to components can lead to performance degradation and failures. Our fine ceramics secondary processed products use materials with excellent wear resistance, heat resistance, and chemical resistance, contributing to the durability of robots. 【Application Scenarios】 - Sliding shaft components - Positioning pins - Rotating shaft members 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Extended lifespan - Achievement of high-precision movements - Reduction in maintenance costs

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In the machine tool industry, high precision and durability are required. Especially for high-hardness components, it is important to prevent wear and damage and to maintain stable performance over a long period. Conventional materials may not withstand high loads, leading to frequent replacements and maintenance. Our company manufactures fine ceramics with excellent wear resistance, heat resistance, and chemical resistance through extrusion molding, and by adding secondary processing, we can provide precision components on the micron order, contributing to the resolution of these challenges. 【Application Scenarios】 * Electrode guides for electrical discharge machining * Sliding shaft components * Positioning pins * Rotating shaft materials 【Benefits of Implementation】 * Excellent wear resistance, heat resistance, and chemical resistance contribute to longer lifespan * High precision processing achieves high dimensional accuracy * Cost reduction through decreased frequency of part replacements

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In the environmental measurement industry, particularly in gas analysis, it is important to accurately control the gas flow rate to ensure measurement precision. Even slight fluctuations in flow rate can compromise the reliability of analysis results. Fine-pore and porous ceramics can be manufactured with minimum inner diameters of φ0.02mm, achieving stable flow control and enabling highly accurate gas analysis. 【Application Scenarios】 - Gas sensors, gas concentration measurement components - Gas and liquid filters - Flow paths for analytical instruments 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved measurement accuracy through flow stabilization - Enhanced reliability in the analysis of corrosive gases and liquids - Increased reliability in high-temperature environments

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In the semiconductor manufacturing industry, uniform supply of chemicals and gases is required to stably provide high-quality products. Particularly in fine pattern formation and precise process control, even slight variations in flow rate can significantly impact product quality. Fine-pore and porous ceramics suppress variations in flow rate values caused by individual units, achieving stable flow supply. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Chemical supply - Gas supply - Film formation process 【Effects of Implementation】 - Stabilization of flow rate - Improved yield - Enhanced quality

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In the aerospace industry, high reliability and safety are required in harsh environments. In particular, for components exposed to high temperatures, heat resistance and durability are essential. Conventional metal parts may face challenges such as deformation and degradation due to heat. Pilot Fine Ceramics utilizes extrusion molding technology developed from mechanical pencil leads to manufacture these components. We can provide fine-shaped rods and pipes that excel in heat resistance, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. 【Application Scenarios】 - Sensors for measuring and managing liquid fuels - Structural and functional materials - Friction and wear-resistant parts 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Extended lifespan of components in high-temperature environments - Capability to withstand corrosive liquids and gases - Assurance of high reliability and safety

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Pilot Corporation's ceramics can provide high dimensional accuracy for fine pores and deep holes of less than 1mm, which are difficult to manufacture through machining. Thanks to the expertise in mixing, extrusion molding, and firing developed in the production of mechanical pencil leads, we can achieve dense and homogeneous molding, resulting in minimal dimensional variation within the same lot. Additionally, we can produce single holes, multiple holes, and irregularly shaped holes. By utilizing high-precision fine holes, we enable precise microflow control. Our ceramics, which have excellent corrosion resistance, can also be used with corrosive liquids and gases. The materials used are high-purity alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride. 【Features】 ■ Capable of manufacturing fine ceramics with a minimum outer diameter of φ0.3mm and a minimum hole diameter of φ0.02mm ■ For inner diameters of less than φ1mm, we can produce long products with an aspect ratio of over 200 (maximum length of 120mm) ■ Free thickness can be achieved for deep holes, from thin to thick walls ■ High precision with a dimensional tolerance of ±5% *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Pilot Ceramics offers high dimensional precision for fine holes and deep holes under 1mm, which are difficult to manufacture using drilling or laser processing. With our unique extrusion molding technology, we can produce holes with a minimum diameter of φ0.02mm and a length of 100mm. Both outer and inner diameters have a dimensional accuracy of ±5%, and the variation within the same lot is even smaller. Additionally, we can manufacture multiple holes and irregularly shaped holes. We will produce according to the specifications based on the drawings provided by our customers. The materials used are high-purity alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride. 【Features】 - Capable of producing fine ceramics with a minimum outer diameter of φ0.3mm and a minimum hole diameter of φ0.02mm - Capable of producing long products with an aspect ratio of over 200 (maximum length of 120mm) - Can manufacture deep holes with varying wall thicknesses from thin to thick - High precision with a dimensional tolerance of ±5% *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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For pores with a diameter of less than 1mm, it is generally considered difficult to create deep holes of 10mm or more using drilling or laser processing. Our company can manufacture deep holes of over 100mm in length with an inner diameter of φ0.02mm using high-precision extrusion molding. The dimensional tolerance for the inner diameter is ±5%, and due to the nature of extrusion molding, the variation within the same lot is small. We can also create through holes with combinations of different shapes and hole diameters, allowing for structures with varying wall thicknesses from thin to thick. The materials used are high-purity alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride. 【Features】 ■ Capable of producing holes from φ0.02mm to a length of 100mm using our unique technology ■ Can manufacture deep holes with freely adjustable wall thicknesses from thin to thick *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The pilot utilizes the extrusion molding technology of sharp cores and conducts consistent production within Japan. They excel at creating ceramics that are long and thin, with fine holes, similar to sharp cores, using their unique molding technology. They offer high-purity alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride with outer diameters ranging from φ0.2 to φ8, inner diameters starting from φ0.005, and lengths of approximately 120mm. Additionally, they can provide single-hole, multi-hole, and porous bodies. Combinations of different outer and inner shapes are also possible. 【Features】 - Manufactured using extrusion molding technology for sharp cores - Specializes in small diameter sizes that are considered difficult to produce in rod or pipe shapes - Capable of molding from fine single holes to multi-holes through extrusion - Optimization in all processes, starting from raw materials - High-precision products can be provided

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Generally, there are many flat or sheet-like products, but are there any parts that require rod or pipe shapes? Our "Aluminum Nitride" utilizes the extrusion molding technology of mechanical pencil leads and can be produced in aspect ratios of 200 or more. "Aluminum Nitride" possesses an extremely high thermal conductivity among ceramics and is an excellent material for electrical insulation and thermal radiation. The available sizes can be manufactured in an outer diameter of φ0.5 to φ6.0, an inner diameter of φ0.02 to φ4.0, and a length of 100mm. [Features] ■ For parts requiring heat dissipation ■ Superior thermal conductivity compared to alumina and zirconia ■ Capable of forming small-diameter pipes with fine pores *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us as well.

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In recent years, there has been a trend towards miniaturization of many objects, but are there any parts that require high thermal conductivity with fine shapes? Our "Aluminum Nitride" utilizes the extrusion molding technology of mechanical pencil leads to manufacture fine-pore pipes with thin rods. It possesses an extremely high thermal conductivity among ceramics and is an excellent material for electrical insulation and thermal radiation. The available sizes can be manufactured within an outer diameter of Φ0.5 to Φ6.0, an inner diameter of Φ0.02 to Φ4.0, and a length of 100mm. 【Features】 ■ For parts requiring heat dissipation ■ Superior thermal conductivity compared to alumina and zirconia ■ Capable of forming small-diameter fine-pore pipes

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The raw material, ceramic powder, is mixed with a binder and then extruded. After that, it is fired at temperatures between 1200 and 1500 degrees Celsius to manufacture the product. Through precise molding and uniform firing, we can produce ceramic products with high density, strength, and purity. We can accommodate pipes and rods with an outer diameter of 0.5 to 6 mm, an inner diameter of 0.02 to 4 mm, and a length of up to 100 mm. It is also possible to create filter-shaped fine processing with numerous through holes in the extrusion (length) direction. So far, our ceramic products have been used in applications such as shafts for bearings, heat dissipation fins, and guide pins for drive components in machinery. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company specializes in the manufacturing of ceramics with fine through-holes, utilizing the extrusion molding technology developed through the production of mechanical pencil leads. We focus on fine shapes and high precision, capable of producing outer and inner diameter tolerances with a dimensional accuracy of ±5%. If you require the characteristics of ceramics, such as wear resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, insulation, and chemical stability, in production equipment, tools, or product design, and are considering fine or micro-hole shapes or long materials, please feel free to consult with us. Additionally, we will be exhibiting at the "11th High-Performance Ceramics Exhibition [Osaka] (CERAMIC JAPAN)" held at Intex Osaka from May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) <Hall 4, Booth: K6-25>. We invite you to visit our booth and see our products in person.

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Our company utilizes the technology cultivated in the manufacturing of mechanical pencil leads to produce fine, long-shaped ceramic products called "Zirconia Rods." Until now, we have offered these as original products, but in response to numerous requests, we have added standard products to our lineup. You can choose from four types with diameters ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 mm (in 0.5 mm increments). These are ideal for processes where "the use of metals is not suitable," such as those requiring wear resistance and insulation. They can also be used as materials for manufacturing components of precision equipment that are becoming smaller. 【Features】 ■ Capable of producing high-density molded bodies through our unique kneading, extrusion molding, and firing technology ■ Provides a smooth surface with an Ra of approximately 0.2 due to extrusion molding ■ Short lead times are possible because of domestic manufacturing ■ Sold stored in a dedicated slide tray that is easy to retrieve and has excellent preservation properties *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.

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By molding fine H-shaped ceramic materials through extrusion molding, we can provide materials with minimal dimensional variation within a lot. Please consult us regarding dimensions and quantities! - Material: Alumina 99.7% - Features: Accuracy guaranteed up to ±5μm. - Dimensions: Approximately 0.3mm × 0.4mm and larger (smaller shapes can also be accommodated). - Applications: Ceramic cores for chip-type inductors for surface mounting, etc. - Supported quantities: Mass production is possible starting from small lots (around 50 pieces). For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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The fine-pore ceramic material manufactured by extrusion molding can be precisely processed to create high-precision guides with a high aspect ratio (up to several hundred times), enabling linear processing accuracy with the discharge gap. By attaching metal or resin housings, you can design custom electrode guides tailored to your discharge machining equipment. The hole diameter can be as small as Φ0.02 (with a precision of ±1μm), and we can accommodate orders starting from just a few pieces, so please feel free to consult us. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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We have achieved small rectangular bars (small plates) through the extrusion molding of ceramics. We can accommodate widths and heights of approximately 0.2 to 4. The length can be selected freely in the direction of length (approximately L=0.2 to 100mm with a tolerance of ±0.02). The surface roughness is above ▽▽▽. How about applying this to sensor holding bodies, spacers, positioning plates, abutment parts, and substrate applications? For more details, please contact us.

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Zirconia (zirconium oxide) and a binder are uniformly mixed and manufactured through extrusion molding, taking into account the shrinkage rate after firing. With our firing know-how (degreasing firing and final firing), we have achieved densely sintered and uniformly fired small spur gears. The pitch circle diameter can be produced from approximately φ2 to φ7, with a module of 0.1 or more. The axial length of the gear (tooth width) can accommodate lengths from L1 = 0.2 to 2 mm (tolerance ±0.02 mm). The surface roughness is above ▽▽▽. These gears can be used in applications that require wear resistance. For more details, please contact us.

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The insulator that insulates the lead wires connected to the temperature sensor requires fine ceramics with high density, high strength, and high purity. Advanced extrusion technology has enabled stable molding with a small inner diameter of approximately 20μm. It can be used for applications requiring heat resistance, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and electrical insulation. *For more details, please contact us.*

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Our company is engaged in the production of "fine-pore ceramics" utilizing core technologies developed through the manufacturing of mechanical pencils, such as mixing, extrusion molding, and firing. One of these products, the leak resistor "Air Leak," features high-purity alumina, with precision holes that have excellent surface roughness and significant chemical resistance. Due to the stable inner diameter holes, it is possible to manage a constant flow rate based on length. [Features] - High aspect ratio holes that penetrate in the extrusion direction - Manufactured with freely adjustable wall thickness from thin to thick - Capable of producing flow control components, sensor holders, insulators, etc. *For more details about the product, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The material is high-purity alumina, which has excellent insulation properties and can withstand high temperatures. The shape has a precise aspect ratio, ranging from one hole to multiple holes. It is characterized by being easy to thread wires through and easy to wind wires. 【Fields】 - Measurement - Power generation - Automotive, etc. ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Using a special extrusion molding technique, ceramics with fine pores can be produced. By applying this porosity, it is possible to calculate pressure loss and create a ceramic structure with low pressure loss, which differs from conventional porous materials, making it suitable as a filter with excellent heat resistance and corrosion resistance. 【Fields】 - Electronic components and semiconductors - Scientific instruments ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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By utilizing the unique shapes and characteristics of single and multiple holes created through extrusion molding, we can expand into various nozzle applications. We can meet various needs regarding hole size, hole shape, number of holes, and outer shape. 【Fields】 - Zirconia - Alumina ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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We offer CIM composed of complex three-dimensional curves and orthodontic brackets made through special extrusion molding. [Fields] - Medical - Orthodontics For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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In recent years, there has been a trend towards miniaturization of products, leading to a demand for precision processing of small components. Do you have any concerns regarding this? Our company, "Secondary Process Products," performs secondary processing on high-density, high-strength, and high-purity fan ceramics with sub-micron precision machining. We also accommodate high-precision surface finishing and the assembly of sleeves and parts with special hole diameters. 【Features】 - Capable of producing small diameters of less than 1mm with an aspect ratio of over 200. - Fine and high aspect ratio holes that penetrate in the extrusion direction. - Can be manufactured with a freely adjustable wall thickness, from thin to thick. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We can provide consistent support from component manufacturing to code assembly, including optical communication codes, master codes, and custom-made fiber codes. 【Fields】 - Communication - Aircraft - Vehicles - Automobiles - Medical ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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We can provide split sleeves and precision sleeves that achieve low-loss coupling for optical communication and optical device ferrules. We accommodate standard products with ultra-fine diameters from φ0.5 to φ2.5mm, as well as sleeves with special hole diameters. 【Fields】 - Communication - Processing machines - Medical ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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We provide high-precision and highly reliable optical ferrules and optical components through precision extrusion materials and ultra-precision secondary processing. We also assemble metal components and other parts. 【Fields】 - Optical communication - Various laser processing - Medical ● For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Fine ceramic materials in colors such as white, black, blue, gray, and pink can be used to manufacture colored ceramics. Using various colored ceramic materials, we shape and fire them, apply surface finishing according to specifications, and also expand into products such as jewelry, decorations, and writing instruments. [Processing Examples] With press molding such as cold isostatic pressing (CIP), it is possible to shape pipes and plates with a diameter of 5 mm or more. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Based on the molding know-how and mold technology cultivated through writing instruments, we can manufacture small and complex-shaped ceramics injection molding (CIM) parts. These can be used for orthodontic attachments (such as brackets) and medical components. 【Processing Examples】 - We manufacture orthodontic attachments, specifically "brackets," through ceramics injection molding (CIM). - The brackets are made from ultra-fine zirconia powder as the raw material and are precisely injection molded. - We have implemented unique innovations in the manufacturing process to achieve sufficient durability for use. - To enhance the adhesion of adhesives to tooth surfaces, they have a special structural shape (patent pending). A special surface treatment has achieved an aesthetically pleasing mirror-like gloss. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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We can perform precise sub-micron machining on ceramics. High-precision outer diameter machining at the sub-micron level is possible. High-precision hole machining with a diameter of Φ40μm or more is possible. High-precision surface finishing is possible. These can be used for optical communication ferrules, optical device components, electrode guides for discharge machining, and more. For further details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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The pilot's "porous ceramics" can create numerous through-holes for extrusion molding. It is possible to mold thin ceramics with a minimum outer diameter of φ0.3 mm, fine-pore ceramics with a minimum pore diameter of φ0.02 mm, and through porous ceramics with over 100,000 holes. These are used in fields such as analysis, automotive, and semiconductors. 【Features】 ■ Even for pores with a diameter of less than 1 mm, it is possible to produce items with an aspect ratio of over 200. ■ High aspect ratio holes are penetrated in the extrusion direction. ■ Since the holes are straight and pass through a dense body, stable flow rates can be achieved. *For more details, please refer to the product catalog available for PDF download. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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- It is possible to perform sub-micron precision machining on ceramics. - High-precision outer diameter machining at the sub-micron level is possible. - High-precision hole machining with a hole diameter of Φ40μm or more is possible. - High-precision surface finishing machining is possible.

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It is an application technology that can be manufactured by combining different shapes of outer and inner diameters.

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【Applications】 - Semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts → Filters → Various nozzles → Rectifying plates → Flow control → Microreactors

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We manufacture orthodontic attachments called "brackets" using ceramics injection molding (CIM). - These brackets are made from ultra-fine zirconia powder as the raw material and are precisely injection molded. - We have implemented unique innovations in the manufacturing process to achieve sufficient durability for use. - To enhance the adhesion between the adhesive and the tooth surface, they have a special shape. (Patent pending) A special surface treatment has achieved an aesthetically pleasing mirror-like gloss.

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Generally, it is considered difficult to mold thin-walled pipe shapes through extrusion due to deformation and uneven thickness. Our company is capable of producing pipes with a wall thickness of 0.1 mm and a length of 100 mm (when the outer diameter is Φ1.3 mm) using our unique special molding and firing technology.

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In general, for drilling and laser processing, it is considered difficult to create deep holes with an aspect ratio (depth/inner diameter) of 10 or more for holes with a diameter of less than 1mm. Our company is capable of producing items with an aspect ratio of over 200 using advanced extrusion molding. Additionally, we can manufacture with a free wall thickness, and for "thin-walled pipe shapes," which are prone to deformation and uneven wall thickness, we can produce with a wall thickness of 0.1mm and a length of 100mm (when the outer diameter is Φ1.3mm). The materials used are alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride. 【Features】 ■ Capable of producing holes from Φ0.02mm to a length of 100mm using our unique technology ■ Can manufacture deep holes with any wall thickness, from thin to thick ■ Contributes to stable flow rates and pressure loss reduction in fluid control components with stable inner diameter dimensions *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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We manufacture and sell fine ceramic parts made of zirconia and high-purity alumina, with an outer diameter of φ0.2mm and above, a hole diameter of φ0.01mm and above, a length of 0.5mm and above, and a number of holes ranging from 1 to several hundred.

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