Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Firing Pressed PZT Components

• November 19, 2015
|
• By: APC
| Posted in:
• APC Materials,
• Product & Services

Firing Pressed PZT Components

Taking the mystery out of firing profiles Jason Getz, Process Engineer Brian Julius, V.P. Manufacturing / Materials Engineer Ron Staut, V.P. Technology Once the PZT components have been pressed into green shapes (~60% dense), they are prepared for Binder Burn Out (BBO). BBO is one of the most critical process steps
Read More...

History of the Development of Ultrasound Technology

• November 4, 2015
|
• By: APC
| Posted in:
• Piezo Applications

The science of sound is an ever-evolving and vast study. It is documented as far back as the sixth century BC when Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras constructed mathematical properties of stringed instruments. Sound waves, whether heard audibly or at such a high frequency that they cannot be heard by
Read More...