Meyer Burger
TS 121
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Meyer Burger TS 121 is a saw designed for cutting hard and brittle materials. Wire saws used for slicing ingots into wafers are a common type of equipment in the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedWire saws operate by moving a wire or a set of wires across the workpiece while the workpiece is fed against the wire. The cutting action is aided by an abrasive slurry or by diamond grains bonded to the wire, which erode the material as the wire traverses.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe saw is used in the wafering step of semiconductor and photovoltaic manufacturing, where it cuts ingots into thin wafers. Upstream processes include ingot growth and preparation; downstream processes include wafer cleaning, polishing, and further device fabrication steps.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Configuration & options6
- 12A[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What level of precision is achievable with such machines?General reference — not yet source-verified
Dicing and grinding systems are capable of sub-micrometer precision in kerf width and thickness control. The exact precision depends on the specific machine model, blade quality, and process conditions, but class-level machines are built to meet the stringent tolerances required for modern semiconductor devices.
What maintenance is typically required?General reference — not yet source-verified
Regular maintenance includes replacing dicing blades and grinding wheels as they wear, cleaning coolant filters, and inspecting spindles and motion stages. The dressing of blades and wheels may be performed automatically or periodically to sustain cut quality and surface finish.
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The following facts about the TS 121 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the TS 121 are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the TS 121 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the TS 121 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the TS 121 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the TS 121 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Products and Systems — meyerburger.com (Sep 25, 2017)web.archive.org
Last updated Oct 2, 2026.
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