Abstract
This paper presents a new method for selective micro metallization of polymers induced by
laser. An Nd: YAG laser was employed to draw patterns on polymer surfaces using a special
set-up. After subsequent activation and auto-catalytic electroless plating, copper only
deposited on the laser tracks. Induced by the laser, porous and rough structures are formed on
the surface, which favours the palladium attachment during the activation step prior to the
metallization. Laser focus detection, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and other
instruments were used to analyze the topography of the laser track. Characterization of the
deposited copper layer was used to select and improve laser parameters. Several types of
polymers with different melting points were used as substrate. Using the above mentioned
laser treatment, standard grades of thermoplastic materials such as ABS, SAN, PE, PC and
others have been selectively metallised.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | LASER INDUCED SELECTIVE ACTIVATION UTILIZING AUTO-CATALYTIC ELECTROLESS PLATING ON POLYMER SURFACE |
Publication date | 2009 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | LASER INDUCED SELECTIVE ACTIVATION UTILIZING AUTO-CATALYTIC ELECTROLESS PLATING ON POLYMER SURFACE - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 1 Jan 2009 → … |
Conference
Conference | LASER INDUCED SELECTIVE ACTIVATION UTILIZING AUTO-CATALYTIC ELECTROLESS PLATING ON POLYMER SURFACE |
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City | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Period | 01/01/2009 → … |
Keywords
- thermoplastics
- Laser
- electroless plating
- MID