Cryogenic microshaping of viscoelastic polymer with single point diamond tool

Shun Yoshikawa, Yasuhiro Kakinuma, Yohei Sato, Tojiro Aoyama

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Abstract

Viscoelastic polymer, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), is extensively used as a substrate material of the micro fluidic chip. Generally, it is difficult to machine PDMS which performs adhesion and softness at the room temperature. However, applying the cryogenic machining which focuses on the glass transition phenomena of viscoelastic polymers, accurate cutting of PDMS becomes possible. In this study, in order to machine PDMS more efficiently and precisely, feasibility of cryogenic microshaping with non-rotational cutting tool was investigated experimentally.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014
EditorsR. Leach
Publishereuspen
Pages75-78
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780956679031
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Jan 1
Event14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 2014 Jun 22014 Jun 6

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014
Volume2

Other

Other14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period14/6/214/6/6

Keywords

  • Glass transition
  • Micro fluidic chip
  • Micromachining
  • PDMS

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Instrumentation
  • Environmental Engineering

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