NIKKA SEIKO ALCOWAX is a premium temporary mounting wax formulated for high-precision cutting, slicing, grinding, and polishing operations of delicate substrates such as silicon wafers, optical glass, and advanced ceramics. It is specifically designed to provide high resistance against water-soluble alkaline coolants used in diamond wire sawing and blade dicing.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Excellent Coolant Resistance: Less attacked by water-soluble alkaline machining fluids, ensuring reliable workholding without premature softening during wet cutting.
- Alcohol & Solvent Soluble: Easily and cleanly removed using isopropyl alcohol (IPA), acetone, or hydrocarbon solvents without leaving organic residue.
- Rigid Mechanical Support: Delivers strong adhesive strength and rigid holding power to prevent workpiece vibration, displacement, or edge chipping.
- Versatile Processing Compatibility: Suitable for high-precision slicing, lapping, and polishing across a wide range of optical and electronic materials.
Typical Applications:
- Temporary mounting of quartz crystals, optical lenses, and glass substrates for slicing and polishing.
- Fixturing silicon, compound semiconductors, and ceramic wafers during blade or wire saw cutting.
- Holding precision components during surface grinding where water-soluble alkaline fluids are applied.