Guide
Skived vs Bonded-Fin vs Heat-Pipe Copper Heat Sinks
These are three common ways to build a copper heat sink. Skived copper heat sinks are our core product, made in our own factory in Dongguan, China; bonded-fin and heat-pipe designs are available on request. This guide explains how each is built and what to send for a quote.
How each one is built
| Type | How it is built | What we offer |
|---|---|---|
| Skived | Fins are cut from a single block of oxygen-free copper (C1100 / TU1), so fins and base are one piece | Core product · MOQ 1,000 pcs · best pricing at 5,000+ |
| Bonded-fin | Separate fins are fixed into grooves in a machined base | Available on request |
| Heat-pipe | Sealed heat pipes carry heat from the heat source to a fin stack placed elsewhere | Available on request |
When a skived heat sink fits
- The heat source sits directly under the heat sink
- You want fins and base in one piece, with no joint between them
- Fin height, thickness and pitch fit within one copper block, to your drawing
- You need 1,000 pcs or more per design
When to ask about bonded-fin
- Your design needs fins taller or larger than one skived block allows
- You want to discuss a different fin material or fin layout on a copper base
When to ask about heat-pipe
- The heat source and the space for fins are in different places
- Heat has to be spread across a larger fin area than the base can reach
For bonded-fin and heat-pipe designs, send your drawing and thermal requirements and we will confirm feasibility, MOQ and lead time in your quote.
Order Facts Side by Side
| Skived | Bonded-fin | Heat-pipe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Oxygen-free copper C1100 / TU1, material certificate included | Confirmed in your quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Minimum order | 1,000 pcs per design · best pricing at 5,000+ | Available on request | Available on request |
| Samples | 7–12 days | Confirmed in your quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Production | 25–40 days after sample approval, depending on quantity | Confirmed in your quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Tolerances | To your drawing | To your drawing | To your drawing |
What to Send for a Quote
- Drawing or 3D model
- Heat source size and position
- Heat load and cooling method (air or liquid)
- Space envelope and mounting
- Quantity range and target date
For the full list, see the Copper Heat Sink Quote Checklist. Our engineers reply within 12 hours with DFM feedback and a quote.
FAQ
Which type do you make most?
Skived copper heat sinks are our core product, made in our own factory in Dongguan, China. Bonded-fin and heat-pipe designs are available on request.
Which type is right for my design?
Send your drawing, heat load and space envelope. Our engineers review it and reply within 12 hours with DFM feedback and a suggested construction.
What is the MOQ for bonded-fin or heat-pipe heat sinks?
These are available on request. Send your drawing and quantity, and we will confirm MOQ and lead time in your quote within 12 hours.