The rise of NVIDIA, ChatGPT, and DeepSeek has reshaped the semiconductor landscape. As AI and 5G communications accelerate, high-end chip yield relies heavily on IC Test Sockets—a critical component where micro-hole machining quality directly impacts signal reliability and performance.

According to Yole Group, the test socket market is projected to reach $1.55 billion by 2029. As chip density increases, drilling ultra-precise holes in hard materials like engineering plastics and ceramics has become a core challenge. Japanese micro-drill specialist ATOM, represented by its Taiwan distributor ASP Group, is addressing this with its high-performance ADR and ADR-SV series.

●Precision Machining for Advanced Socket Materials
ATOM’s micro drills are engineered for the extreme requirements of semiconductor testing:

ADR Series: Offers diameters as small as Ø0.02mm with tolerances under −0.005mm, ideal for high-precision resin and metal drilling.

ADR-SV Coated Series: Features FCS coating and optimized flutes for machining materials up to HRC50, extending tool life by over 80% compared to competitors.

Field tests on PEEK ceramics, single-crystal silicon, and engineering plastics show that ATOM drills deliver superior surface finish and stability, ensuring precise positioning of test probes.

●ASP Group: Your Partner in Precision
With over 20 years of expertise, ASP Group supports the AI chip boom through:
Ready Inventory: Stocking Ø0.02mm to Ø1.0mm drills in 0.01mm increments.
Fast Delivery: Achieving one-week turnaround for standard items to meet urgent production schedules.

ASP Group continues to empower the industry with ATOM’s world-class micro-machining solutions.