Abstract
This paper is based on the European Platform’s activities within the 4M Network of Excellence “Multi-Material Micro Manufacturing”. To overpass limitations of the current existing micro tooling capabilities, a new generation of micro hybrid tooling technologies for micro replication was developed. A metrological approach was applied to standardize the employed tooling processes (micro milling, µEDM, laser micromachining, electrochemical µ-milling). The micro tools were then tested with different polymers (PP, PP + nano fillers, PC, COC). The paper provides a comparison of these technologies concerning obtainable feature sizes, surface finish, and aspect ratios of both micro tools and micro molded parts.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference |
Number of pages | 3126 |
Publisher | Society of Plastics Engineers |
Publication date | 2007 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781604232141 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC) - Cincinnati (Ohio, US), United States Duration: 6 May 2007 → 11 May 2007 |
Conference
Conference | Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC) |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Cincinnati (Ohio, US) |
Period | 06/05/2007 → 11/05/2007 |