{"id":3821,"date":"2025-08-19T17:25:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/?p=3821"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:33:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:33:31","slug":"germanium-slicing-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/germanium-slicing-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Germanyum Dilimleme \u0130\u00e7in Do\u011fru Ekipman\u0131n Se\u00e7imi: Do\u011fruluk, G\u00fcvenlik, Verimlilik"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slicing germanium isn&#8217;t just about cutting\u2014it\u2019s about cutting it right. Whether you&#8217;re dealing with IR lens blanks, wafers, domes, or custom-shaped optics, the right choice of equipment will save you time, protect your material, and boost overall yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With options like SG20, SGI20, and other specialized models, it&#8217;s important to understand what each one offers\u2014and more importantly, what your process demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Define Your Application First<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before picking a machine, be clear on what you\u2019re cutting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wafer slicing<\/strong> (thin discs, 0.3\u20131 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lens blank prep<\/strong> (10\u201330 mm thick, round or square)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaped cuts<\/strong> (arcs, bevels, off-axis geometry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mass production vs R&amp;D batches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These variables determine what kind of motion control, clamping system, wire precision, and automation level you actually need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equipment Overview: SG20 vs SGI20 vs Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>En \u0130yi \u0130\u00e7in<\/th><th>Anahtar \u00d6zellikler<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SG20<\/strong><\/td><td>Thin wafers, IR lens blanks<\/td><td>Compact, stable, high-precision 2-axis control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SGI20<\/strong><\/td><td>Shaped optics, arc cuts, R&amp;D labs<\/td><td>CNC programmable, multi-angle slicing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SG15<\/td><td>Entry-level wafer and block slicing<\/td><td>Cost-effective, clean cut for basic needs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGSM 40<\/td><td>Batch slicing of thick Ge blanks<\/td><td>High-throughput, large platform, stable frame<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why SG20 Is the Workhorse for Flat Ge Cutting<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div  id=\"_ytid_94320\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5kF21IMQ0so?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"YouTube oynat\u0131c\u0131\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/5kF21IMQ0so\/maxresdefault.jpg\" title=\"Endless elmas tel testere makinesi, hassas kesim i\u00e7in m\u00fckemmel bir makine aletidir\"><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Oynat\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SG20 strikes the sweet spot between price and precision. It\u2019s ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slicing infrared lens blanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>0.1\u201340 mm thickness Ge wafers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean straight cuts with low kerf (~0.35 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications where consistency is key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its simplicity and rigidity give it excellent vibration resistance, helping prevent microcracks in thin Ge pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why SGI20 Is Built for Curves, Angles, and Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/irregular-profile-cutting-of-ger-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Vimfun Elmas Tel Testere Makinesi\" class=\"wp-image-2723\" title=\"Endless elmas tel testere makinesi, hassas kesim i\u00e7in m\u00fckemmel bir makine aletidir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/irregular-profile-cutting-of-ger-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/irregular-profile-cutting-of-ger-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/irregular-profile-cutting-of-ger-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/irregular-profile-cutting-of-ger-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/irregular-profile-cutting-of-ger-jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> If you&#8217;re cutting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arc profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beveled edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-shaped or offset parts \u2026then SGI20 is your go-to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It comes with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-axis CNC system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for curved contour paths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible programming for R&amp;D and custom work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also a solid choice when you&#8217;re prototyping or validating new optical designs before committing to production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Factors to Consider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tel \u00c7ap\u0131<\/strong>: Use 0.3 mm wire for minimal kerf and clean edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooling<\/strong>: Always use filtered oil-based coolant to maintain edge quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software<\/strong>: Machines like SGI20 support shape libraries and repeatable cutting profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fixture Compatibility<\/strong>: Make sure your machine supports adjustable clamping for different Ge sizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Our Clients Say<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Ge optics supplier in Europe uses <strong>SG20<\/strong> for mass slicing of round blanks. It runs 10+ hours per day with less than 2% scrap rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, a research optics lab adopted <strong>SGI20<\/strong> for arc lens development and has since expanded to batch slicing once R&amp;D transitioned to pilot production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Germanium isn\u2019t cheap\u2014and neither is the time lost on rework. Choosing the right diamond wire saw is less about having the \u201cmost powerful\u201d machine and more about having the <strong>right one<\/strong> for your workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business needs precise, repeatable Ge slicing\u2014flat or complex\u2014Vimfun has a proven solution. Let&#8217;s talk and match you with the right equipment for your application.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slicing germanium isn&#8217;t just about cutting\u2014it\u2019s about cutting it right. Whether you&#8217;re dealing with IR lens blanks, wafers, domes, or custom-shaped optics, the right choice of equipment will save you time, protect your material, and boost overall yield. With options like SG20, SGI20, and other specialized models, it&#8217;s important to understand what each one offers\u2014and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2873,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[452],"tags":[398,396,395,397],"class_list":["post-3821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technical-insights","tag-diamond-wire-saw-for-ge","tag-ge-cutting-machine-selection","tag-germanium-slicing-equipment","tag-infrared-lens-processing-tools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.endlesswiresaw.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}