Forming of Polymeric Tubular Micro-components.

Yi Qin, Jie Zhao, Gerald Anyasodor, Klaus Schütt Hansen, Ivan Calderon, Konstantin Konrad, Christoph Hartl, Mogens Arentoft, Ioannis S. Chronakis

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Abstract

This chapter is intended to provide an overview of three nontraditional shaping technologies for the forming of polymeric micro-tubes, which are hot embossing, blow molding, and cross rolling, as well as realization of a process chain and the integration of a modular machine-based manufacturing platform for the production of functional polymeric tubular micro-components. The chapter gives background on the current market and process development trends, followed by description of materials, process configuration, tool design and machine development for each processing technology as well as strategy for integration of the technologies and equipment into a common platform. Finally, potential applications of the technologies and facilities developed are highlighted.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicromanufacturing Engineering and Technology
EditorsYi Qin
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2015
Pages179–200
Chapter8
ISBN (Print)978-0-323-31149-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Forming machines
  • Forming tools
  • Micro-shaping
  • Polymeric tubes
  • Tubular micro-components

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