Custom Manufacturing & Ease of Manufacturability

Custom Manufacturing & Ease of Manufacturability

It’s been proven time and time again that sacrificing quality to keep deliverables on time and under budget is ineffective. Not only is there an array of drawbacks to shipping a less-than-excellent product, it may not even save money in the long run. Case in point?...

Customer Service: This is What Going Above and Beyond Looks Like

Customer service is defined as “the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services.” Most companies aim to provide satisfactory customer service, but Sapphire ceramic China is committed to going “above and beyond” the normal and...
Balancing Lean Operations, Human Innovation & Efficiency

Balancing Lean Operations, Human Innovation & Efficiency

On October 1, 1908, years before the term lean operations existed, came arguably the most important operational advancement in industrial history: the Model T Ford began rolling off of Ford’s assembly line. By prioritizing efficiency in product fabrication over the...
What Is Pitch Polishing?

What Is Pitch Polishing?

Pitch polishing is a good option for some components that require the highest quality when manufacturing components. It is similar to lapping, which uses loose powder as the grinding agent. However, lapping does not provide the standard of quality that can. In pitch...
Surface Quality Specifications, Explained

Surface Quality Specifications, Explained

The high surface quality of an optical component is imperative, particularly in laser applications and optics using UV wavelengths. Sometimes imperfections, such as scratches, can occur during manufacturing or handling. Poor surface quality directly impacts cost....