Micro- and nano-machining latest news on Manufacturingtalk

Advanced laser micromachining centre acquired

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT

A UK micromachining subcontractor has purchased an OpTek a TX6400 ntegrated laser machining centre to develop precision laser microfabrication processes.

CNC micro-machining centre cuts delicate work

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT

A CNC 5-axis micro-machining centre carries out super precision and delicate machining to 1 micron accuracy using a 40,000 rev/min spindle and highly accurate feed motors.

Pulsed fibre laser speeds up micro-machining

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT

An ultra short pulsed fibre laser for micro-machining offers exceptionally high processing speeds and improves quality, precision while also significantly reducing cycle times.

Micro-machining using a contact-free EDM

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT

Claimd to be able to drill th world's smallest hole, an EDM uses a ceramic Z-axis, contact-free movement supported by an air bearing.

Laser-machining micro-tubes

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT

Linear motor technology together with directly driven rotary axes provide enhanced speed and accuracy for the laser machining of complex geometries in micro components.

High speed spindle wire-EDM turns small parts

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT

A high speed rotary spindle allows extremely small parts - down a diameter of 10m - to be cut accurately and cost effectively using EDM wire erosion for turning.

Laser made plasmas to make semiconductors

Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 UT

A 2kW laser is specifically designed to power the generation of laser produced plasma, a technique for producing next generation semiconductors of 32nm and below.

Spray drying processes nanoparticles

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT

Niro has the task of integrating spray drying into a novel processing line from nanoparticles synthesis till production of nanostructured components.

Nano-tools make reliable micro-machining

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT

Solid carbide microdrills measure 38mm long and are in sizes from 0.1 to 1.8mm and feature high concentricity, extra long flutes and a drill diameter tolerance of +0004mm.

Tiny coring pin for mould tool machined

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT

In machining a tiny coring pin to fit into a mould tool a pin had to be 1mm in diameter at one end narrowing to just 0.15mm at the other.

Microscopic parts manufacturing centre set up

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT

A multi-million pound facility will enable precision engineers in manufacturing to work to the same micro-scales as those in electronics.

Diode pumped laser offers average 800W power

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT

A diode pumped Acousto-Optic switched laser, which has proven highly successful in a diverse range of applications, including high volume PCB production, microelectronics and machine tools.

Fibre laser offers stable micro-machining

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT

A 200W CW/modulated fibre laser offers high stability and a a wide range of pulsing functions for cutting and micro-machining and welding of metal, plastics and ceramic components.

Modulated fibre laser micro-machines and welds

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT

Modulated fibre laser for the micro-machining, cutting and welding of metals, plastics or ceramics has a laser output power stability typically better than 0.5% over a 12 hour time period.

Polishing to make 'holey fibre' beam splitters

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:00:00 UT

In trying to find a way to make beam splitters that divide light in one input fibre between two output fibres in 'holey fibres', polishing techniques are being developed with help of Engis UK.

Fine-cutting laser head focuses to 10 microns

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:00:00 UT

A fine-cutting head that is very compact and can handle powers up to 500W is aimed at the precision micro-machining market and is compatible with both Nd:YAG and fibre lasers

Laser machining done to micron scale resolution

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:00:00 UT

Ultrafast laser micromachining system is the first of its kind in the UK and provides ultimate flexibility in laser processing as it can machine virtually any material with micron scale resolution.

Five-axis laser performs engraving, marking

Fri, 27 May 2005 08:00:00 UT

Five-axis control has allowed for better positioning of deep mold cores and cavities, laser engraving with optimum tool orientation, and precise repeatability.

Ultrasonics machining is more cost efficient

Thu, 12 May 2005 08:00:00 UT

Subcontract manufacturer has confirmed that its ultrasonic machining centre is not only a superior and more versatile method of cutting hard, brittle materials, it is also far more cost efficient.

So small, it was considered impossible to make

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT

Micro-machining experts in Cardiff University's award-winning Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC) have created a vital component so small, it was previously believed impossible to produce.

High power provided for micromachining

Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:00:00 UT

High repetition rate of 200 to 400kHz in a low noise industrial laser provides high power for micromachining and surface structuring of metals, semiconductors and plastics.

Lasers manufacture piezo-electric devices

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:00:00 UT

The Centre for Ultrasound Engineering (CUE) at the University of Strathclyde is developing novel piezoelectric devices using a laser-based micro machining system.

Fine, miniature fabrications made with lasers

Fri, 07 May 2004 08:00:00 UT

Batch production of features typically from 200 microns down to only a few microns in material <1mm thick can be done with high speed lasers, from a few parts/month to 1000s/week.

Machining micro-holes in plastics film at low cost

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:00:00 UT

For the scribing or perforation of plastics films, a compact and easy to integrate entry-level solution requires no connection to external gases and has very low power consumption.

Solid state lasers perform micro-machining

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 08:00:00 UT

Diode pumped solid state laser micro-machining systems are now available for a wide range of applications in the automotive, electronic, semiconductor and medical device sectors.

Open frame laser performs advanced micro-machining

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 08:00:00 UT

An open frame laser micro-machining center is ideally suited for stencil cutting and advanced high frequency micro-machining.

High energy liquid jets perform nano-machining

Wed, 28 May 2003 08:00:00 UT

High-energy liquid jets are finely controlled to cut and shape features with sizes below 50 nanometers in a wide variety of materials.

Lasers micro-machine medical devices, instruments

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:00:00 UT

Precisely metered drug delivery systems, microfluidic structures, catheters, stents, aerosol nozzles and many other medical devices can benefit fromlaser micro-machining techniques.

Lasers micro-machine MEMS and MEOMS components

Wed, 22 May 2002 08:00:00 UT

Micro-machining systems can cut, drill and etch precise micro-features quickly and cleanly into a wide range of materials used in MEMS and MEOMS applications.