Today, I'll take you to unlock a super cool little-known fact - granite can actually be inlaid with other materials like a "jigsaw puzzle"! It's not just a simple installation. It's a precise insert process to the nanometer level. After reading this, you'll really be amazed at how amazing human wisdom is!
Why give granite inserts?
Granite is extremely popular in precision instruments, such as photolithography machines and three-coordinate measuring machines, which all rely on it! However, sometimes to achieve specific functions, such as installing ultra-precision guide rails or fixing optical components, it is necessary to embed materials like ceramics and metals into granite. This is not just a random "insertion", but to ensure zero error and super firmness. It can be called a "minimally invasive surgery" in the materials field!
The entire process of the insert process is amazing
1 Precision CUSTOM design: Engineers first use 3D modeling to draw the position of the insert, with an error controlled within 1/100 of a human hair! Just like designing a special "treasure cave" for granite ~
2 Materials join forces: Select extremely hard ceramic or metal inserts that match the physical properties of granite perfectly, expand and contract in sync, and the compatibility is maximally high!
3 Hardcore machining operation: Use a diamond tool to "dig" the granite, then "plant" the insert into it precisely! Some are seamlessly bonded with super-strong glue, while others are directly "locked" by interference fit, which is even more accurate than a jigsaw puzzle!
4 Ultimate test level: Finally check with a laser measuring instrument to ensure that the insert and granite fit together with an error of no more than 1 nanometer !
The superpowers of the insert craftsmanship
The granite components made in this way not only retain their own stability and vibration resistance, but also can "cheat" to achieve more functions! For example, the granite workbench in the lithography machine, after CERAMIC guide raiA Grand Revelation of Granite Inlay Craftsmanship! The "invisible black technology" of precision MANUFACTURING ✨
Post time: May-30-2025