Journal
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
Volume 167, Issue 2-3, Pages 488-493Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2005.06.013
Keywords
micro-manufacturing; micro-electrical discharge machining; die and mould making
Ask authors/readers for more resources
Mass production of micro or miniature parts is increasingly based on replication technologies, such as hot embossing, micro-injection moulding, and bulk forming. These technologies rely on the applications of high thermal and mechanical loads on the forming tools and especially on the integrated microstructures. To achieve sufficient tool life, functional tool materials like hardened steel or cemented carbide are used. The mechanical properties of these materials are a limitation to the variety of structuring technologies which can be applied. Due to their non-contact thermal material removal mechanism electrical discharge machining technologies offer a suitable alternative, in terms of obtainable structure dimensions and accuracy. This paper presents an overview on the state of the art of applicable micro-electrical discharge machining technologies for applications in the field of micro/miniature die and mould making. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available