Evaluation of stability for monolayer injection molding tools coating

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    Abstract

    We tested and characterized molecular coating of Aluminium and Nickel prototype molds and mold inserts for polymer replication via injection molding (IM). X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) data, sessile drop contact angles with multiple fluids, surface energy and roughness data have been collected and used to predict coating lifetimes. Samples have been characterized immediately after coating, after 500+ IM cycles to test durability and after 7 months to test temporal stability. Sessile drop contact angle was measured for multiple fluids, namely water, di-iodomethane and benzylacohol. Detectable coating presence was indicated by an increased angle on all post IM samples. To conclude, we present mold coating evaluation method, which is well suited for ultrathin, controlable, covalently bonded coating, that is reasonably durable, affordable, scalable to production, detectable on surface and especially suitable for rapid prototyping and mold geometry testing.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNanotech : Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites
    Volume1
    Publication date2012
    Pages679 - 682
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4665-6274-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventNanotech 2012: Conference & Expo - Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, United States
    Duration: 18 Jun 201221 Jun 2012
    Conference number: 15

    Conference

    ConferenceNanotech 2012
    Number15
    LocationSanta Clara Convention Center
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySanta Clara
    Period18/06/201221/06/2012

    Keywords

    • Injection Molding,
    • Coating
    • Demolding
    • Adhesion Reduction
    • Monolayer

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