Rapid prototyping of polymeric microstructures with a UV laser

Martin F. Jensen; John E. McCormack; Bjarne Helbo; Leif Højslet Christensen; Thomas R. Christensen; Niels Jørgen Mikkelsen; Peter Torben Tang

Rapid prototyping of polymeric microstructures with a UV laser

Martin F. Jensen, John E. McCormack, Bjarne Helbo, Leif Højslet Christensen, Thomas R. Christensen, Niels Jørgen Mikkelsen, Peter Torben Tang

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By laser ablation of Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK), a negative master of the microsystem was produced. This master is then used for hot embossing of a number of polystyrene (PS) parts. A few hundred replications can be made without warping and alteration of the dimensions. The possibility of using ion implantation of the master tool to prolong the lifetime has also been investigated. For injection moulding, where the pressure and temperature is higher than in hot embossing a positive laser ablated Acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene co-polymer (ABS) structure was used, which subsequently has been electroplated to achieve a negative metal mould insert. The preliminary results have been encouraging. The total time from concept to realisation of a series of prototypes is 4-5 working days.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	CIRP Seminar on Micro and Nano Technology
Publication date	2003
Publication status	Published - 2003
Event	1st CIRP seminar on Micro and Nano Technology - Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 13 Nov 2003 → 14 Nov 2003

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Conference	1st CIRP seminar on Micro and Nano Technology
Location	Technical University of Denmark
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	13/11/2003 → 14/11/2003

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Rapid prototyping of polymeric microstructures with a UV laser

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