Capabilities

Precision machining is the key to unlocking the performance of advanced technical ceramics. Unlike metals or plastics, ceramics require specialized equipment, processes, and expertise to achieve the tight tolerances and complex geometries needed for high-performance applications.

At PFC, we specialize exclusively in machining advanced ceramic components. From grinding and milling to shaping intricate features, we apply the right methods for each project—not because we’re limited by capability, but because we understand how to achieve the best results for the application.

Our strength lies in custom solutions. By working directly with customers, our engineers evaluate the application requirements and determine the most efficient machining strategies to deliver components that meet or exceed specifications. Every process is guided by precision, repeatability, and quality.

Whether it’s components for aerospace, medical implants, semiconductor tooling, or defense applications, our machining capabilities turn advanced materials into mission-ready parts. The future of ceramics continues to expand into new industries, new technologies, and even space.

For over 50 years, PFC has been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with ceramic machining, and we remain focused on shaping what’s next.

Capabilities Finished Standard
Flatness (as ground) .0001″ .001″
Flatness (mechanical polish) .000002″ ——
Straightness .0002” .001”
Circularity .0001” .001”
Cylindricity .0001” .001”
Perpendicularity .0001” .001”
Squareness .0001” .001”
Angularity ±.5° ±2°
Parallelism .00005” .0005”
Surface Roughness (as ground) 16√ 32√
Surface Roughness (manual polish) ——
Surface Roughness (mechanical polish) >2µ ——