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Wafer Grinding Wheel

Designed for Semiconductor Wafer Thinning, Post-CMP Grinding, SiC & GaN Precision Lapping

Anchor wafer grinding wheels are designed for semiconductor wafer thinning and precision back-grinding processes, suitable for Si, SiC, GaN and other hard-brittle materials. They help stabilize wafer thickness, TTV and surface roughness, while reducing scratches, chipping and edge damage for high-throughput, low-damage precision grinding.

Product Positioning

With the miniaturization of 3C electronics and popularization of SiP advanced packaging, ultra-thin wafer thinning (below 100μm), backside fine grinding and post-CMP lapping have become core semiconductor processes. Anchor wafer grinding wheels are developed for hard-brittle Si, SiC, GaN wafers, compatible with mainstream grinders including DISCO, Okamoto, ACCRETECH. It delivers mass grinding solutions with stable thickness control, ultra-low damage layer and superior consistency for power devices, RF chips and MEMS.

Core Product Advantages
  • Precise Thickness & TTV Control
    Uniformly distributed abrasives deliver minimal fluctuation of material removal rate during continuous grinding, stably controlling wafer thickness uniformity and lowering processing burden of subsequent polishing & etching steps.
  • Low Scratch & Edge Chipping
    Optimized special resin/ceramic bond formula holds abrasives firmly without massive grit shedding, greatly cutting wafer surface scratches and edge breakage to raise finished wafer yield.
  • Adaptable to Hard-Brittle Semiconductors
    Compatible with Si, SiC, GaN wafers, balancing high removal efficiency for rough grinding and mirror finish for fine lapping, ideal for high-end new energy power devices & RF high-frequency chips.
  • Stable Mass Production Performance
    Grinding load fluctuates gently under long-hour continuous operation with infrequent wheel dressing, suitable for 24/7 fab production lines and boosting daily machine output.
  • Multi-Stage Process Matching
    Two grit series (Z1 rough grinding, Z2 fine grinding) cover rough stock removal, mirror finishing and ultra-fine polishing. Customers can select proper specs based on target Ra surface roughness.
Applicable Grinding Processes
  • Silicon wafer backside thinning grinding
  • Rough & mirror fine grinding for SiC/GaN power wafers
  • Precision post-CMP lapping process
  • Ultra-thin wafer processing for MEMS & RF chips
  • Wafer thinning for SiP advanced packaging
Standard Specification Parameters
Abrasive Grit Range Hardness Grade Concentration Bond Type Standard Profile
SD / SDC #320 ~ #15000 N 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 B / V / M 2A2S / 2A7S

Common Wafer Sizes: 8″ (203mm), 10″ (250mm), 12″ (300/303mm)
Compatible Equipment: DISCO, Okamoto, ACCRETECH wafer grinders

Actual Customer Test Case
Category Item Original Factory Wheel Anchor Wafer Wheel
Basic Conditions Wheel Spec 300D × 4W × 5X
Workpiece 12″ Silicon Wafer 12″ Silicon Wafer
Machine Model Disco DAG810 Disco DAG810
Process Parameters Spindle Speed 2400 / 240 rpm 2400 / 240 rpm
Feed Rate 3.0 / 2.5 / 1.0 μm/s 3.0 / 2.5 / 1.0 μm/s
Test Results Grinding Load 14.6 A 14.7 A (Comparable)
Average Ra 0.22 0.18 (Better)
Wear Ratio (Workpiece/Wheel) 200
Surface Scratches Micro scratches visible No visible micro scratches
Surface Finish Standard Significantly better

Conclusion: Under identical parameters, Anchor wheel delivers comparable load, lower Ra, higher wear ratio and scratch-free surface — overall superior grinding performance.

Customization Service Instruction

Customization available for outer diameter, thickness, bore, grit, abrasive concentration and special wheel profiles. We provide sample grinding tests for ultra-thin wafers of special materials, strict roughness requirements and niche imported grinders, offering exclusive process solutions and quotations.

Process Selection Tips
Z1 rough grit (#320~#6000) focuses on fast stock removal and minimizes edge cutting damage; Z2 fine grit (#8000~#15000-S) produces mirror surface, suppresses wafer warpage and reduces subsurface damage layer. It is recommended to match rough & fine wheel sets according to wafer stock removal, target Ra and machine load limit.