Product Summary of Shapal™ Hi-M soft

Shapal™-M soft machineable ceramic becomes Shapal™ Hi-M soft

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  At the beginning of 2012 a new improved version of Shapal™-M soft machineable ceramic was launched. To mark the change, the new version is called Shapal™ Hi-M soft.

  Traditional ceramics are distinguished by their unique characteristics. Unfortunately, two of these, brittleness and hardness, make them difficult to machine, limiting their applications.

  Shapal™-M soft was developed specifically to address these issues, offering machinability, high mechanical strength and high (for a ceramic) thermal conductivity.

Shapal™-M soft has remained unchanged for many years, but an improved grade with subtle modifications to the material properties has now replaced the original version.  Most users will not notice changes to the physical material properties and, in fact, will benefit from an increased material bending strength.

At Goodfellow we feel it is important to advise you of these changes as soon as possible, and to offer our help in managing any changes to your processes. 

Please click here for information on how Goodfellow is helping you manage the changeover between the two grades.

Please click here for a comparison of material properties between the old and new grade. 

Forms and Availability of Shapal™ Hi-M soft

Please find below a list of standard stock dimensions of Shapal™-M soft and in the future Shapal™ Hi-M soft. Standard catalogue items are clearly marked to identify the grade. Of course, we are very often able to supply alternatives to your requirements. Additionally, through our Ceramic and Glass Division,  we are able to supply pieces machined to your drawings.