"Micro and deep" hole drilling is one of our themes that we should eternally explore.
More tiny, more deep, more straight, more effectively, etc... We are looking for the best machining condition through trial and error.
Last year, we announced that we succeeded to drill dia.2.0 holes in 300mm depth on MMC (metal matrix composite) ceramics, and it was the most tiny and deep holes we could achieve at that time. After this announcing, we have been receiving requests for further innovation from our customers including new customers. And now, we are working on drilling of dia.0.8mm x 300mm depth holes. It is almost successful, but still exploring more and more straight (no-curve) holes.
The material we would be able to drill the micro and deep holes is MMC as mentioned above. MMC is a composite material of Si and SiC, and it has various superior properties such as high thermal conductivity, high thermal resistance, and high hardness. It attracts people's attentions these days especially in semiconductor field. If you would like more detailed information, please refer to the pictures that shows the properties and some applications of MMC.