SKV Series Copper and Aluminum Skived Fin Heat Sinks

Wakefield Thermal's Skived Fin heat sinks can be an alternative to extruded heat sinks when looking for a fin density that cannot be achieved by extrusion technology. Skived heat sinks can be manufactured from either copper or aluminum and usually have 0.5 mm (0.020”) thick fins.

Skived heat sinks are produced using a series of sharp knives that, as they pass over the material, curl up a small thickness of metal, which is then bent vertically to form the fin. Skived fins are produced from a bar of material approximately 16 feet in length and then cut to length as required by the final application.

The final heat sink can be machined using normal fabrication techniques. Because of the thin fins, care must be taken in handling to prevent damage. It is suggested that a shroud be placed over the fins to help prevent damage.