Special high performance materials (aluminium-silicium alloys)

RSA alloys for Precision Equipment (Metrology, wire bonding, defect inspection)

**Static applications
**  - High specific stiffness
  - Low thermal expansion
  - Good machinability

**Dynamic applications
**  - High damping
  - High dynamic stability
  - High fatigue

**Thermal applications
**  - High thermal stability
  - High thermal conductivity
  - Lightweight

RSA alloys for Optics

**Mirrors
**  - typical surface finish 1-2 nm
  - amorphous microstructure; no T6 treatment
  - polishable

**Moulds
**  - enhanced mechanical properties at high temperature
  - no coating required
  - typical surface finish 2-3 nm