Efficient Heat Dissipation
Internal passages carry heat into circulating coolant, helping your system manage concentrated loads.
CUSTOM LIQUID COOLING SOLUTIONS
Custom Liquid
Cold Plates
Precision channels. Application-specific interfaces.
Manufactured around your thermal requirements.
From CNC machining to joining and inspection, turn your cold plate drawings into components built for integration.
Bring your next cooling design into production.
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- CNC Precision
- Quality Inspection
Cold plate structure · illustrative engineering reference
LIQUID COLD PLATE OVERVIEW
What Is a
Liquid Cold Plate?
A liquid cold plate combines a conductive metal base with internal coolant channels. Heat moves from your components into the circulating fluid, helping manage concentrated loads within a compact footprint.
A direct path from heat to coolant.
Coolant flows through the plate, absorbs heat and carries it to an external cooling system. Channel geometry, flow rate and contact quality determine how well the assembly performs in your application.
- Efficient Heat Transfer
- Internal Cooling Channels
- Custom Dimensions
- Precision Manufacturing
Match your thermal requirements to a manufacturable cold plate.
Discuss Your RequirementsWHY LIQUID COOLING?
More Cooling Potential.
More Design Flexibility.
Purpose-built channels bring coolant close to critical components, helping you control heat without letting the cooling system dictate the entire product layout.
Improved Thermal Control
Flow paths tailored to heat sources support more consistent temperatures across critical surfaces.
Compact Integration
Cooling features fit within your mechanical envelope, preserving space for the rest of your assembly.
Customizable Design
Dimensions, channel routing and ports adapt to your design, simplifying mechanical integration.
Reliable Construction
Suitable joining methods and agreed leak checks help address sealing risks before installation.
OEM Manufacturing
Drawing-based process planning supports prototypes and repeat orders with consistent requirements.
Give high-power electronics a cooling solution shaped around the application.
Explore Your Cooling OptionsENGINEERING PERFORMANCE
Define the Parameters.
Build for Your System.
A high performance cold plate starts with defined operating conditions. Review thermal and mechanical requirements together to make performance targets measurable.
Illustrative analysis · not a JBT test result
Thermal Resistance
Define heat load, inlet temperature and test conditions to evaluate heat transfer meaningfully.
Coolant Flow Rate
Specify fluid and available flow so channel decisions match system capacity.
Pressure Drop
Balance hydraulic resistance against heat transfer to support pump selection.
Surface Flatness
Control contact surfaces to support repeatable thermal interface assembly.
Pressure & Leak Integrity
Agree operating pressure, test method and acceptance criteria before production.
Material & Structure
Account for conductivity, weight and coolant compatibility when choosing a construction.
Share heat load, coolant, pressure and drawing requirements for a project review.
Submit Your RequirementsCUSTOM COOLING CHANNELS
The Right Flow Path
Starts With Your Design.
Custom cooling plate channels align coolant with your heat sources. Geometry and manufacturing review help balance heat removal, pressure loss and a practical production route.
Channel Geometry
Specify channel width, depth and routing around heat sources and machining access.
Coolant Distribution
Direct flow across critical areas to reduce the risk of poorly cooled regions.
Inlet & Outlet Integration
Locate ports and define threads to simplify connections within your equipment.
Manufacturability Review
Review sealing surfaces and tool access before committing the design to production.
Turn your serpentine or parallel-flow design into a practical manufacturing plan.
Discuss Your Cold Plate DesignMATERIAL OPTIONS
Aluminum or Copper?
Choose for the Whole System.
Thermal conductivity is one part of material selection. Compare weight, coolant compatibility, joining methods and cost to find the right foundation for your liquid cooling cold plate.
Aluminum Liquid Cold Plates
An aluminum liquid cold plate combines low weight with machinability and practical cost. An aluminum water cooling plate can suit weight-sensitive assemblies when coolant and joining requirements are compatible.
Copper Liquid Cold Plates
Higher thermal conductivity supports effective heat spreading around concentrated sources. Evaluate the additional weight, material cost and joining requirements against your application needs.
Review material, geometry and coolant together before selecting your cold plate.
Ask About Material OptionsMANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
From Open Channels
to a Finished Cold Plate.
Machining and joining work together to create enclosed coolant passages. Review the design early to select a production route compatible with your material, structure and quality requirements.
Precision CNC Machining
Machined channels, contact surfaces and ports follow your drawings, helping the cold plate fit the surrounding assembly.
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Vacuum Brazing
Controlled furnace joining can enclose suitable passage structures. Joint design and material compatibility guide feasibility and inspection.
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Friction Stir Welding
Solid-state joining can close compatible aluminum structures. Tool access and joint geometry determine the manufacturing approach.
Explore detailsProcess reference images illustrate manufacturing methods.
Find a machining and joining route that fits your cold plate structure.
Get Manufacturing AdvicePRECISION MACHINING
Complex Features.
Controlled Interfaces.
CNC machining transforms your custom liquid cold plate drawings into cooling channels, mounting surfaces and connection details designed for straightforward assembly.
Manufacturing reference · illustrative setup
Complex Channel Machining
Custom pockets and flow paths are reviewed for tool access, enabling practical execution of your geometry.
Critical Surface Control
Drawing-defined contact and mounting surfaces support thermal interface quality and assembly fit.
Ports & Mechanical Features
Threads, grooves and hole locations align coolant connections and fasteners with your design.
Repeatable Manufacturing
Process and inspection planning carry approved requirements from samples into recurring orders.
Send 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to review critical features before machining.
Send Your CAD DrawingsQUALITY ASSURANCE
Define Quality.
Verify What Matters.
Drawing-based inspection and agreed test conditions make requirements clear. Align critical dimensions and sealing criteria before manufacturing to reduce uncertainty at incoming inspection.
Dimensional Inspection
Verify agreed dimensions, hole locations and contact surfaces to support assembly compatibility.
Leak Testing
Specify medium, duration and allowable leakage so sealing checks reflect the intended application.
Pressure Testing
Agree pressure and test conditions to evaluate the structure against project requirements.
Inspection Documentation
Record agreed results and traceable requirements to support your quality review.
Dimensional Verification
Critical features are checked against the approved drawing.
Leak & Pressure Review
Methods and acceptance limits are agreed for each project.
Final Quality Review
Inspection scope follows the purchase specification.
Inspection reference images · no customer test reports are reproduced.
Define tolerances, pressure and leakage limits before production begins.
Discuss Quality RequirementsINDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
Built Around Demanding
Thermal Applications.
A cold plate for electronics brings liquid cooling into space-constrained assemblies. Application-specific interfaces help connect thermal needs with the mechanical design.
AI Servers & Data Centers
Compact cooling interfaces help address concentrated heat loads in high-power computing assemblies.
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EV Batteries & Power Electronics
Custom port and mounting layouts support integration with battery and power conversion assemblies.
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Semiconductor Equipment
Precision surfaces and defined channels support equipment with demanding thermal interface requirements.
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Industrial Laser Equipment
Application-specific cooling passages help manage heat from laser sources and associated electronics.
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Medical Equipment
Compact cooling components support temperature-sensitive electronics and equipment subsystems.
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Energy Storage Systems
Custom cold plates help integrate liquid cooling into storage converters and power electronics.
Explore detailsHave a different application? Bring us the thermal and mechanical requirements.
Discuss Your ApplicationCUSTOM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Your Design.
A Clear Path to Manufacturing.
A custom liquid cold plate should fit your system and your purchasing requirements. Drawing reviews connect geometry, material and process decisions before production begins.
Engineering reference · design-to-part workflow
Drawing-Based Manufacturing
2D drawings and 3D models define the scope, giving engineering and purchasing a common reference.
Material & Structural Options
Review aluminum or copper, covers and ports together to simplify process selection.
Design for Manufacturability
Identify tool access and joining constraints early, helping reduce avoidable design revisions.
Prototype to Production
Evaluate samples before approving repeat orders, keeping production aligned with agreed requirements.
Bring a prototype concept or recurring purchase requirement to the same engineering conversation.
Start Your Custom ProjectYOUR MANUFACTURING PARTNER
Manufacturing Support
With Your Project in Focus.
JBT connects precision metal manufacturing with drawing-based communication and inspection planning, helping OEM teams move from defined requirements toward approved components.
Precision Manufacturing
Custom geometry and critical interfaces are reviewed together to support practical component production.
Process Coordination
Machining and joining requirements inform the route, helping keep design and production aligned.
Quality Planning
Agreed critical features guide inspection, making acceptance expectations easier to communicate.
OEM Communication
Technical scope, purchasing quantities and delivery expectations are clarified before work begins.
Workshop reference image · not presented as a verified JBT facility photo
Choose a manufacturing approach around your drawings, quality plan and purchasing needs.
Contact JBT ManufacturingFROM DRAWING TO DELIVERY
One Defined Workflow.
From CAD to Cold Plate.
A structured sequence keeps engineering decisions, samples and quality expectations aligned, giving your team clear points for review and approval.
STEP 01
Submit Drawings
Share CAD files, material, quantities and operating requirements to establish a useful starting scope.
STEP 02
Engineering Review
Review critical dimensions, channel access and joining feasibility to identify production concerns early.
STEP 03
Quotation & Approval
Confirm technical scope, pricing and commercial terms before manufacturing commitments.
STEP 04
Prototype Manufacturing
Evaluate sample fit and required measurements before approving the production design.
STEP 05
Inspection & Production
Manufacture to the approved specification and check the agreed critical characteristics.
STEP 06
Packaging & Delivery
Protect contact surfaces and ports, then coordinate shipping under the agreed order terms.
Start with your technical files and purchasing requirements.
Submit Your RFQFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers Before
Your Next RFQ.
Clarify materials, manufacturing and inspection requirements so your team can prepare a complete inquiry.
What information is needed for a custom liquid cold plate quotation?
Provide 2D drawings or 3D CAD files, material, quantities, critical tolerances and applicable thermal or pressure requirements. Clear inputs support a more useful feasibility review and quotation.
Can you manufacture liquid cold plates according to our drawings?
JBT supports drawing-based manufacturing. Geometry, material and joining requirements are reviewed before the manufacturing scope is confirmed.
What materials are commonly used for liquid cold plates?
Aluminum and copper are common choices. Conductivity, weight, cost, coolant compatibility and joining methods should be evaluated together.
What is the difference between vacuum brazing and friction stir welding?
Vacuum brazing uses filler metal under controlled furnace conditions. Friction stir welding joins compatible material in the solid state. The right route depends on alloy, structure and tool access.
Can you manufacture cold plates with custom internal channels?
Custom channels can be machined where geometry, tooling access and structural requirements allow. An early manufacturability review helps clarify feasible features.
How are liquid cold plates inspected for leakage?
The test method, pressure, medium, duration and allowable leakage are defined for the project. Acceptance criteria should be agreed before manufacturing.
Do you support prototype and volume manufacturing?
Prototype and repeat manufacturing can be reviewed against the design and order quantity. Sample approval helps align expectations before recurring production.
How long does manufacturing take?
Lead time depends on material availability, complexity, joining, inspection and quantity. A project-specific schedule is confirmed during quotation.
Can you work under a non-disclosure agreement?
Confidentiality requirements and any NDA terms can be discussed and agreed before detailed technical files are shared.
What factors affect custom cold plate pricing?
Material, plate size, channel complexity, machining time, joining, inspection, tooling and order quantity all influence the manufacturing quotation.
Need to clarify a drawing, coolant specification or manufacturing requirement?
Contact Our TeamSTART YOUR CUSTOM PROJECT
Let’s Build Your
Next Cold Plate.
Send your drawings, quantities and technical requirements. A defined manufacturing review helps you compare options and move toward a project-specific quotation.
What You Can Send Us
- 2D Drawings or 3D CAD Files
- Material & Surface Requirements
- Estimated Order Quantity
- Thermal & Quality Specifications
Developing a prototype or sourcing repeat production? Start with the requirements you already have.
Get Your Custom Quote
Prepare the details for your manufacturing review.
Have a drawing ready? Contact our team to arrange your manufacturing review.
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