CNC Machined Cold Plates
Base plates and covers with processor contact faces, internal channels, O-ring grooves, ports, fastener patterns, and joining interfaces.
Explore cold plate machiningCustom Liquid Cooling Components
We review the complete part definition—material, channels, datums, sealing features, joining route, finish, cleanliness, inspection, and test requirements—before confirming manufacturability.
Liquid Cooling Manifolds
Distribution blocks with intersecting passages, threaded ports, sealing lands, mounting datums, plugs, and internal deburring requirements.
Explore manifold machiningConnectors and Housings
Connector bodies, quick-disconnect interfaces, pump housings, valve bodies, brackets, and related precision fluid hardware.
Discuss your componentMaterial and Process Planning
| Decision | Manufacturing consideration |
|---|---|
| Aluminum or copper | Balance thermal conductivity, mass, corrosion strategy, strength, joining, finishing, machining time, and cost. |
| Channel geometry | Confirm cutter access, corner radii, floor condition, burr control, pressure drop, and cleaning verification. |
| Sealing strategy | Define O-ring groove standard, surface condition, fastener pattern, gasket compression, and post-finish dimensions. |
| Joining route | Account for brazing, welding, bonding, soldering, or mechanical closure in the datum and tolerance plan. |
| Inspection and testing | Agree dimensional reporting, leak method, test medium, pressure, hold time, flow criteria, cleanliness, and traceability. |
Read our detailed comparison of aluminum versus copper cold plates.
Manufacturing Workflow
Engineering Review
Review CAD, drawing, datums, material, finish, joining, quantity, inspection, and functional test inputs.
Process Development
Plan stock, setups, fixtures, tools, channel strategy, thermal control, cleaning, and measurement methods.
First Article
Validate dimensions, surface condition, internal passages, assembly interfaces, and agreed functional tests.
Controlled Production
Apply revision control, in-process checks, tool-life rules, final inspection, documentation, and protected packing.
Characteristics Commonly Reviewed
Thermal Interface
- Contact-face flatness or profile
- Surface roughness and damage limits
- Wall thickness and material condition
- Coating or plating buildup
Fluid Circuit
- Channel width, depth, and intersections
- Port and thread location
- Burr and particle control
- Flow and pressure-drop criteria
Sealing and Assembly
- Groove geometry and sealing lands
- Cover and manifold alignment
- Fastener pattern and thread quality
- Leak and proof-pressure tests
Quality and Test Planning
Inspection is tailored to the drawing and risk. CMM, optical measurement, gauges, roughness measurement, visual verification, leak testing, pressure testing, and flow testing may be used where specified and technically appropriate.
Liquid Cooling CNC Quality Control
Material verification, thermal stability, SPC, final inspection, functional testing, and traceability.
Read the quality frameworkCold Plate Leak Testing
Compare pressure decay, bubble, tracer-gas, proof-pressure, flow, and documentation requirements.
Read the test guideMicrochannel Cold Plate Machining
Review cutter access, burr control, channel verification, cleaning, distortion, and inspection planning.
Read the process guideWhat to Include With Your RFQ
Product Definition
STEP model, dimensioned PDF, revision, GD&T, material, approved alternatives, finish, and joining method.
Operating Requirements
Coolant, operating temperature and pressure, flow direction, cleanliness, sealing, and critical thermal interfaces.
Commercial and Quality Scope
Prototype and production quantities, delivery target, certificates, FAIR, inspection report, leak test, and packaging.
System-Level Cooling Interfaces
Liquid Cooling Busbars and CDU Integration
Connect component machining with rack distribution, CDU interfaces, sensors, and commissioning.
Read the system guideUQD/NVQD, Hoses, Piping, and Seals
Review quick disconnects, stainless corrugated hoses, piping, O-rings, gaskets, and leak control.
Read the piping and sealing guide