Wire Saw vs ID Saw Germanium: Which Cutting Method Saves More Material?
If you’re processing germanium for infrared optics, the cutting method you choose determines how much usable material you get from each ingot — and at $1,800–$2,400/kg for optical-grade germanium, every millimeter of kerf loss has a dollar value. The traditional germanium cutting workflow uses two machines: a coring machine to extract cylindrical preforms from the […]
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