Converting <100> and <111> ingots to <110> ingots

摘要

A new ingot of a desired orientation formed from an original ingot of a different orientation by cutting the new ingot from within the original ingot. In one aspect, to form a <110> ingot from a <100> ingot, a {110} flat is formed on the <100> ingot. The flat is used as a reference for cutting the <100> ingot. The <100> ingot is cut into sections by cutting in a plane perpendicular to the <100> ingot's longitudinal axis and to the flat. A <110> ingot can be formed by grinding a section of the <100> ingot to form a new cylinder. The new cylinder has a longitudinal axis which is perpendicular to the <100> ingot's longitudinal axis and to the flat. The resulting cylinder is a <110> ingot.