Electroforming of Tool Inserts for Injection Molding of Optical or Microfluidic Components

Peter Torben Tang; Thomas R. Christensen; Martin F. Jensen

Electroforming of Tool Inserts for Injection Molding of Optical or Microfluidic Components

Peter Torben Tang, Thomas R. Christensen, Martin F. Jensen

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With a rapidly increasing international interest in “Lab-on-a-chip”-systems as well as affordable polymer optics, the combination of electroforming and injection molding offers an attractive fabrication solution. Miniaturized analysis systems can be used for medical, security (anti terror monitoring) and environmental (waste water monitoring) applications. Optical components in polymer materials can be used for consumer electronics and for sensor systems. The presentation will include the complete fabrication scheme for tool inserts based on machining and electroforming. Electroforming processes for nickel and copper will be disclosed. Processing parameters for the different types of tools as well as quality control measures will be presented.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	SUR/FIN 2004
Publication date	2004
Publication status	Published - 2004
Event	SUR/FIN Manufacturing and Technology Conference 2004 - Chicago,IL, United States Duration: 28 Jun 2004 → 1 Jul 2004

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Conference	SUR/FIN Manufacturing and Technology Conference 2004
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chicago,IL
Period	28/06/2004 → 01/07/2004
Sponsor	The National Association for Surface Finishing

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Electroforming of Tool Inserts for Injection Molding of Optical or Microfluidic Components

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