Precision machining and diffusion bonding of refractory materials for fusion components
Custom precision machining and solid-state thermal diffusion bonding of ceramics, glass and refractory metals for components exposed to high temperature and plasma conditions.
Problem solved
Provides a route to fabricate dimensionally controlled custom components from ceramics and refractory metals when conventional machining or fusion welding would compromise heat resistance, plasma resistance or material integrity.
Application contexts
- Fusion reactor component development
- High-temperature energy equipment
- Plasma-facing or vacuum-adjacent custom parts
- Advanced nuclear component prototyping
Technical principle
CNC and micromachining of difficult materials such as tungsten, molybdenum and ceramics, combined with thermal diffusion bonding that joins materials in the solid state without melting.
Typical use cases
- Custom refractory-metal inserts or shields
- Ceramic high-temperature fixtures
- Diffusion-bonded assemblies for extreme environments
Partnership route
How global engineering teams typically engage this asset.
Helpful to include: material grade and purity · operating temperature and atmosphere · plasma or radiation exposure · dimensional tolerance and inspection method · bonded-material combination · prototype quantity and target qualification standard
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- Source: 核融合発電：精密加工による技術革新への貢献
- Original language: JA
- Summary AI-assisted; translation status: Unreviewed