NWS-MTC · Metal carrier

Steel & Stainless Carriers

Thin metal carriers engineered around tooth engagement, dimensional control, wet-process compatibility and repeat loading.
Steel & Stainless Carriers

NEWWAYSMART · APPLICATION-SELECTED GRADES

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Compare representative material and formulation options by workpiece and process stage. All products are made to order, with sample and first-article support. Numerical values below are typical selection references; the final specification is agreed for your process.

2 representative grades · Select a model for technical details
Model / productWorkpiece & stageTypical selection parameters
NWS-MTC-2101Thin Blue-Steel Lapping CarriersView grade →Thin wafers, quartz and optical glassDouble-sided lapping
Material
Blue steel
Thickness capability
From 0.05 mm; final thickness to drawing
Configuration
Custom tooth profile, pockets and outside diameter
NWS-MTC-2102Stainless-Steel Wafer CarriersView grade →Wafers, quartz and optical componentsDouble-sided lapping / polishing
Material
Stainless steel; grade selected for the process
Thickness capability
From 0.05 mm; final thickness to drawing

Need a different size, hardness, particle distribution or chemistry? Send your current process and target. For slurries, particle size is only labelled D50 where that statistic is specified. Shore A and Shore D hardness values are different scales.

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PRODUCT OPTIONS

Available constructions and formats.

  • Blue steel and stainless steel carrier options
  • Custom tooth forms, pockets and sheet thickness
  • Carrier supply for wafers, optical glass and precision parts

CUSTOM SUPPLY

Made for the order.

  • Custom dimensions and configurations
  • Drawing, sample or requirement-based quotation
  • Sample and repeat-order support

APPLICATIONS

Where this product is supplied.

  • Silicon and sapphire wafers
  • Optical glass
  • Precision hard parts

APPLICATION & ORDER INFORMATION

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Can I order custom steel & stainless carriers?

Custom dimensions and configurations are available. Send a drawing, sample photo or product requirement for an order-specific quotation.

What determines the price of this product?

Material, dimensions, configuration and order quantity affect the quotation. We do not publish a universal price for custom products. Request a quotation for your product →

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PRODUCT TYPES

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Final dimensions, material and configuration are confirmed for the order.
01 · Blue steelBlue-Steel Thin Workpiece CarriersThin single-sheet carriers for applications that need a stiff machine interface and drawing-controlled pockets.View product →02 · Stainless / PHStainless & Precipitation-Hardening CarriersCorrosion-aware metal carrier directions for wet lapping and polishing environments.View product →03 · Machine family2B–6B Lapping Carrier ReferencesA small-machine review route covering legacy 2B, 2DP, 2S, 3B, 3DP, 3S, 4B, 5B/DP/S, 6B and 6DP references.View product →04 · Machine family7DP–16B Lapping Carrier ReferencesA medium-machine review route covering common 7DP, 9B/DP/S, 10.5B, 11DP, 12B/DP/S, 13-series, 14DP, 15-series and 16B references.View product →05 · Machine family16DP–32B Large-Machine Carrier ReferencesA large-format review route covering 16DP/S, 17B, 18B/S, 20B, 22B, 24B, 30B and 32B references.View product →06 · 4B machine review4B Blue-Steel Lapping CarriersA blue-steel carrier configuration developed for a confirmed 4B double-side machine and its actual workpiece layout.View product →07 · Crystal workholdingBlue-Steel Carriers for Sapphire & Crystal WafersThin steel workholding for flat sapphire and crystal slices, balancing usable pocket area against the stiffness of the remaining webs.View product →08 · Wafer workholdingStainless Carriers for Silicon & SiC WafersCorrosion-aware carrier selection for silicon and silicon-carbide wafer lapping, including drawing reviews for 12-inch silicon and six-inch SiC requirements.View product →09 · Ceramic workholdingStainless Carriers for Ceramic & Transparent-Ceramic PartsFlat ceramic plates and transparent-ceramic windows require pocket layouts that protect brittle edges while allowing repeatable two-face processing.View product →10 · Glass workholdingMetal Carriers for Flat Windows & Cover GlassBlue-steel or stainless carrier routes for planar glass windows and cover-glass blanks; selected around wet-process exposure and edge contact.View product →

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